Medical Billing Clerk

Monterey Bay Eye Center is a medical group practice located in Monterey, CA that specializes in Ophthalmology and Optometry. We are seeking a productive medical billing clerk to handle patient accounts and create invoices. You may have to deal with collection agencies in your capacity as you will be communicating with patients who owe money. Additionally, you will get in touch with medical assistance providers and request approval to pay for medical operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing patient accounts and preparing invoices.
• Inputting patient information and maintaining up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
• Ensuring that the patients receive the accounts.
• Performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Acquiring and recording medical aid details from patients and liaising with the medical aid company to obtain authorization on payments owed by patients.
• Following up with patients on accounts that are late as well as those which are seriously overdue.
• Following work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the hospital or clinic as well as state and federal laws.
• Improving job knowledge and skills by networking and staying abreast of medical service rates in order to ensure up-to-date billing.
• 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.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business, or economics 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.
• Proficiency in account data input to prepare statements for patients.
• Knowledge of medical coding procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance