Billing Clerk

Med-Metrix

Garden City, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$25 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Authentication, Billing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Epic Systems, Genetics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hospital, Hospital Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Insurance Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Mail Processing, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Military, Office Equipment, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Security Compliance, Smartphones, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Garden City, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job PurposeThe Clerk supports the Denial Management Department in the denials process for client hospitals. In this role, the Clerk gathers and disseminates information from hospitals, physicians, and insurance companies pertaining to referred claims denied.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManually enter new cases referred from clients into database as needed Update database with information gathered from correspondenceLearn various applications, etc., including gAIge, Epic, Eagle, Epremis, Medi-TechSet follow-up reminders in Outlook Review daily reports for updates and due datesSend updates on document requests received throughout the day Fax appeals and all pertinent documents Fax documentation to insurance carriers via portals, email, mail or faxWork within gAIge to update daily tasks assigned on work queueLog into all hospital applications and insurance carrier portals every two weeks Submit appeals, correspondence, and medical records via carrier portalsScan and label correspondence received daily via mail, email, or faxNavigate hospital applications to obtain balances, charges, and UB documentsDownload reports from portals for updatesAssist with the outgoing mail process Scan documents into databaseAssist patients with questions related to statuses of their accountsOther duties as assigned Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standardsUnderstand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentMust be courteous and possess a strong work ethic, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentPossess clear, concise verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, EPIC)Detail-oriented, resourceful, and analytical with ability to multitaskHave strong organization and time-management skillsAbility to learn proprietary databasesStrong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction Working ConditionsMust possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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