Job #: 11077
Job Category: Business Office
Job Type: Per Diem
Shift Type: Days
Facility:
Department: Patient Accounting
Pay Range: $21.58/hr. – $29.00/hr.
Open Date: 08.17.23
Close Date:
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent with background in clerical field preferred
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent with background in clerical field preferred
- Experience working in a hospital Business Office or Physician Medical Group performing Insurance Follow Up or Collections with Insurance companies strongly preferred
- Good typing skills with an emphasis on accuracy
- Ability to perform minor bookkeeping and accounting functions such as posting information and verifying accuracy of statements
- Able to type ten key calculator with ease
- Computer skills required
- To be able to decipher information and use good judgment in transmitting information for effective billing
- The ability to plan and carry through a complete cycle of activities
- The ability to organize work and time for most effectiveness
- Be able to talk to patients or their representatives regarding basic inquiries on accounts
- To be able to work harmoniously with a variety of people
- To accept added responsibilities or tasks and be flexible in work assignments
- Assists in personnel training
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Patient Accounting Clerk performs various clerical tasks; under general supervision utilizing knowledge of office systems, procedures, hospital regulations and interdepartmental functions.
Duties
- Bills claims to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance
- Research’s denied accounts and submits information or corrections needed to obtain payment
- Answers basic questions by patients or their representatives in regard to the billing of their account
- Performs other duties as assigned
Other Info:
Semi- Sedentary: Semi- Sedentary: Sits and walks throughout workday
Generally lifting objects not more than 10 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs.
Job Posted:
08/17/2023