Job Title/Position: Billing/Collections Clerk

Reports To: Billing Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The billing/collections clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accurately enters patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into the information
2. Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organization
3. Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable
4. Maintains accurate Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports.
5. Maintains complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable
6. Prepares Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient remittances for data
7. Alerts appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documents required for
8. Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmitting bills to overdue accounts, and alerting the billing manager of seriously overdue
9. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other customers.
10. Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all
11. Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least two (2) years experience in health care data entry, preferably in home health care systems.
2. At least one (1) year of previous health care related billing experience, preferably in home health care
3. Able to use IBM-compatible systems and
4. Is a high school graduate or equivalent, two (2) years college

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Organization
2. Attention to detail

Willing to hire H-1B Visa workers and assist with housing.