[Hiring] Medical Billing Clerk @The Medicare Navigators

Role Description

We are seeking detail-oriented, compassionate, and client-focused professionals to assist seniors and eligible individuals in navigating the complex Medicare system. We are looking for an efficient medical billing clerk to prepare invoices and manage patient accounts. In this role, you will:

• Manage patient accounts and prepare invoices.
• Input patient information and maintain up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
• Ensure that the patients receive the accounts.
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Acquire and record medical aid details from patients and liaise with the medical aid company to obtain authorization on payments owed by patients.
• Follow up with patients on accounts that are late as well as those which are seriously overdue.
• Follow work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the hospital or clinic as well as state and federal laws.
• Improve job knowledge and skills by networking and staying abreast of medical service rates in order to ensure up-to-date billing.
• Ensure that patient records, accounts, and payments are meticulously handled.
• Keep all patient records confidential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business, or economics may be preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication skills to deal with medical insurance companies and to explain financial matters to patients and staff.
• Above-average organizational skills to be able to locate files or patient records speedily.
• Attention to detail to maintain patient records proficiently and to check that the accounts have been entered accurately.
• The ability to process cash or credit card payments.
• Proficiency in account data input to prepare statements for patients.
• Knowledge of medical coding procedures.