Billing Clerk job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Billing Clerk job summary
Our emergency room clinic needs to immediately fill the position of Billing Clerk for our accounts receivable department. We understand that sending bills and collecting payment for medical services is a stressful job, so we provide a supportive and upbeat environment. You will be responsible for communicating with Physicians, front office staff and patients to ensure accurate and prompt billing and collection. You must also communicate with insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid, and maintain proper coding procedures. If you discover inaccurate billing information, it is important to correct it as quickly as possible on your own or by communicating the issue to a superior.
Billing Clerk responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Answer the phones in the office and respond to patient needs or transfer communication to the appropriate party
- Process medical bills and send them to patients or to insurance providers as required
- Log all incoming payments from insurance providers and patients and update internal records to reflect current balances
- Send subsequent bills when initial attempts to collect were unsuccessful
- Call patients to update records, such as billing addresses and methods of payment
- Collect co-pays and other required fees at the time of patient admittance
- Explain charges to patients so they understand the fees for which they are responsible
Billing Clerk qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Diploma required
- Medical billing and coding experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Accurate 10-key (Numpad) abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills, both in person and on the phone
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