Medical Billing Clerk

Revised | January 2018 T.H.E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: MEDICAL BILLER DEPARTMENT: Finance STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Medical Billing Supervisor, the Medical Biller records patient charges, prepares billing statements, and records receipt of payments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently gather patient information from the progress note and ensures that the claim forms are completed, electronically signed, and entered into the electronic billing management system on a daily basis. • Post all charges and payments into the billing management system. • Maintain records, as necessary, to re-bill any denials or unpaid claims in a timely manner. • Reconcile, and file, outstanding claims to associated remittance advices. • Follow up on any unpaid claims, including collections of direct patient charges. • Attend training seminars, as required, to stay current on billing and eligibility issues. • Communicate regularly with other Medical Billers and share information acquired regarding billing issues. • Sort and file patient encounter forms by date. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications and/or Experience Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience. • Knowledge of medical terminology; proficient knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes; ability to research and correct errors. • Ability to work with diverse population with good communication skills. • Computer proficiency • Experience in using an electronic billing management system preferred. • Experience with Medi-Cal and Medi-Care claims preferred. • Experience in utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) highly desirable. • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Created: 2025-01-27