Insurance Clerk

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Job description

Works under the supervision of the Business Services Coordinator.# Performs diverse clerical tasks involved in processing of billing for services to patients in order to expedite remittances and minimize outstanding accounts.# Checks for prior stays and charges.# Resolves questions through written correspondence, in person or by telephone.# Performs other duties as assigned. # # 1.# # Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. # 2.# # Licensure: None. # 3.# # Experience: One (1) or more years# experience in medical billing, including medical terminology and ## computer experience. # 4.# # Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Types 45-55 wpm, 10-key calculator by touch and, computer knowledge. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including printers, copiers,#adding machines and personal computers. # 5.#Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, maintain composure in #stressful situations, effective problem solving skills and a genuine caring approach to the needs and feelings of others. # 6.##Essential Physical Requirements: See attached #Physical Requirements Sheet# # 7.# Essential Mental Abilities: Basic computer knowledge, analytical and reasoning skills, and medical#terminology.# High level of mental concentration performing multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions.# Maintains strict confidentiality of patient data. # 8.# # Essential Sensory Requirements: Must be able to hear, see, verbally communicate and have tactile# #sense. # 9.# # Performance Improvement: Assumes active role in the department#s Continuous Performance Improvement Program.# Develops, implements and assesses Continuous Performance Improvement efforts as assigned. # #

Works under the supervision of the Business Services Coordinator. Performs diverse clerical tasks involved in processing of billing for services to patients in order to expedite remittances and minimize outstanding accounts. Checks for prior stays and charges. Resolves questions through written correspondence, in person or by telephone. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.

2. Licensure: None.

3. Experience: One (1) or more years' experience in medical billing, including medical terminology and computer experience.

4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Types 45-55 wpm, 10-key calculator by touch and, computer knowledge. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including printers, copiers, adding machines and personal computers.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, maintain composure in stressful situations, effective problem solving skills and a genuine caring approach to the needs and feelings of others.

6. Essential Physical Requirements: See attached "Physical Requirements Sheet"

7. Essential Mental Abilities: Basic computer knowledge, analytical and reasoning skills, and medical terminology. High level of mental concentration performing multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient data.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Must be able to hear, see, verbally communicate and have tactile sense.

9. Performance Improvement: Assumes active role in the department's Continuous Performance Improvement Program. Develops, implements and assesses Continuous Performance Improvement efforts as assigned.