What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL Billing Clerk position at Tri-County Heart Institute?
Come join a rapidly growing cardiology practice! We have moved to a new location to meet the needs of our ever-expanding patient roster, and we are seeking a dedicated medical billing clerk. If you have a passion for patient-focused care, believe in teamwork instead of me-work, and want to work with a group of compassion-driven providers, this is the place for you! NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.
Primary Job Responsibility
The primary job responsibility of this position is to secure proper prior authorization for services as dictated by patient insurance.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as required:
- Survey upcoming schedules, identifying any testing, office visits or procedures that require prior authorization from insurance companies. Verify insurance coverage as needed.
- Submit for authorizations to insurance companies as required, providing proper documentation to ensure approval in a timely manner.
- For any patients with HMO’s that require authorization from their Primary Care provider, submit for authorization from PCP with proper documentation. Maintain a log of the submittals, and monitor for timeliness to ensure payment.
- Notify Billing Manager for any authorizations that are not being approved in a timely manner.
- Reschedule any testing that has not been properly authorized, as directed by the Billing Manager.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of EClinical Works or other electronic medical records
- Ability to understand EOB's and patient billing
- Strong data entry and customer service skills
- Experience in medical collections and corporate accounting is a plus
- Spanish Speaking is a HUGE plus!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your EMR experience.
- Please describe your favorite part about medical billing.
Experience:
- medical billing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20