Job Class

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and coding diagnoses given by physicians.  Responsible for posting all payments and balancing with the computer reports at day end.  Arranges for patient pre-payments and enforces financial agreements prior to providing service.  Gathers charge information, codes, enters into database, completes billing process, distributes billing information.  Files insurance claims and assists patients in completing insurance forms.  Processes unpaid accounts by contacting patients and third party payers. Can assume decision making responsibilities as directed by manager.  Requires a high level of public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.  

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or equivalent 

Minimum Experience

2 years- billing, bookkeeping, scheduling and/or office procedure experience with medical insurance in either a physician practice, hospital or medical insurance processing work environment. 

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

NOT APPLICABLE

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

N/A

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Experience

Associate Degree in a technical specialty program of 18 months minimum in length- Preferred

Multi-specialty group practice setting experience- Preferred

Intermediate ICD-9 and CPT coding abilities- Preferred
 

Position Posting Category

Physician Practice Support