Medical Billing Clerk
Nirvana Healthcare
City of Orange, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Required
Job Description & Responsibilities
Managing patient accounts.
Inputting patient information and maintaining up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
Performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, opening and sorting incoming mail.
Following work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the practice as well as state and federal laws.
Ensuring that patient records, accounts, and payments are meticulously handled.
Keeping all patient records confidential.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
Professional biller certification 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.
Knowledge of medical coding procedures.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
