What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Clerk position at Pioneer Health Care Management Inc?
LEGACY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Title: Billing Clerk
Reports to: Billing Supervisor
Effective Date: 05.01.2023 Review Date: 08.13.2026
Position Summary:
As a billing clerk, you must be accurate and reliable in handling accounts and documents. A high degree of organizational ability is essential due to the great amount of financial information. Since you will be using technology to expedite your work, a degree of computer knowledge is required. The goal is to contribute to the accurate preparation of bills receivable and safeguard the company’s income.
Core Responsibilities:
Send invoices and account updates to clients
Keep an accurate record of client accounts and outstanding balances
Receive, sort, and track incoming payments
Validate debit accounts to ensure the credibility of payments
Issue receipts for received payments
Address and solve client questions and issues
Securely handle client data and payment information
Provide regular, accurate reports of billing data
Manage account balances to discover outstanding debts or other inconsistencies
Collect all information needed to calculate bills receivable (order amounts, discount rates etc.)
Check the data input in the accounting system to ensure accuracy of final bill
Issue invoices and bills and send them to customers through various channels (mail, e-mail etc.)
Issue customer account statements periodically or whenever necessary
Receive payments through various methods (cash, online payments etc.) and check for credibility
Send reminders for payments and contact customers when assigned
Update accounting records with new payments, balances, customer information etc.
Answer questions and handle complaints from customers regarding bills
Report on activity to upper management
Minimum Qualifications:
Proven experience as billing clerk or general accounting experience
Adherence to laws and confidentiality guidelines
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); Working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Quickbooks) will be appreciated
Good organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
High school diploma; further education will be a plus