Medical Clerk

Job Summary
Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc. seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Clerk to support our healthcare team in managing administrative and clinical documentation processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical office operations, medical billing, and electronic health record (EHR) systems. As a Medical Clerk, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate patient records, efficient scheduling, and seamless communication between patients and providers. Your expertise in medical terminology, coding, and insurance verification will contribute to the smooth functioning of our healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intake procedures, including data entry and verification of insurance information using systems such as Epic, Meditech, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Review and update medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and coordinate front desk activities to optimize patient flow.
• Perform insurance verification and process medical billing using CPT coding, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, and Medicare guidelines.
• Support documentation review for care plans, clinical notes, and billing claims to ensure proper coding and reimbursement.
• Maintain proficiency with various EMR systems and office software such as Microsoft Office to facilitate efficient administrative operations.
• Provide exceptional patient service by answering multi-line phone systems with professionalism and courtesy while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
• Organize filing systems for medical records and ensure secure handling of sensitive health information.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to facilitate accurate documentation review and support medical administrative tasks.
• Assist with office management duties including medical scheduling, insurance verification, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a medical office or clinic environment is highly preferred, especially within dental or hospital settings.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and Medicare guidelines.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Meditech, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, or Dentrix is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform medical billing and collections accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation review and data entry tasks.
• Effective communication skills complemented by bilingual abilities are advantageous for serving diverse patient populations..
• Competency in computer skills including typing (10 key), Microsoft Office suite, filing systems, and multi-line phone operation.
• Strong customer service orientation combined with professional phone etiquette and a friendly demeanor. Join our team as a Medical Clerk to contribute your expertise in healthcare administration while supporting quality patient care through precise documentation and efficient office operations!

Work Location: In person