Billing Clerk I

Billing Clerk I

The Billing Clerk I must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritize, organize, troubleshoot and problem solve. They must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Maintain a professional demeanor with all patients to comply with patient confidentiality (HIPAA) as well as other department managers and staff.

Duties And Responsibilities :

• Update pay codes.
• Interviews patients to determine their pay code.
• For patients without medical insurance, analyzes income and family date to determine eligibility for sliding fee scale.
• Verifies insurance coverage of patient who claims to have private insurance coverage.
• Explains to patients or responsible relatives, the Health Centers billing policy and the patients responsibility for paying their bills.
• Furnishes patients with appropriate Patient Responsibility forms, for signature.
• Informs billing clerk of any changes in patients medical chart and the date of the next re-screening.
• Assists cashier with data entry of charges and payments of visit.
• Actively participates in the Quality Management Program.
• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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