Medical Billing Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are offering a contract-to-hire opportunity for a Medical Billing Clerk in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves the critical task of handling medical billing operations in a healthcare setting, including reviewing contracts, managing billing procedures, reconciling accounts, and assisting in collections. The ideal candidate will have experience in billing in AHCCCS and CalAim (open to training on CalAim).

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret medical contracts to ensure accurate billing.

• Execute billing procedures, ensuring all bills are sent out timely and accurately.

• Reconcile accounts to ensure all payments are accurate and complete.

• Assist in collections, contacting patients or insurance companies for overdue payments.

• Utilize various accounting software systems to manage billing functions.

• Operate Microsoft Excel to maintain records and process transactions.

• Administer claim administration tasks to ensure all claims are processed correctly.

• Provide excellent customer service by resolving customer inquiries and issues.

• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

• Perform accounting functions as required to maintain accurate financial records.

• Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical Billing Clerk role or similar.

• Familiarity with Billing Functions is a prerequisite.

• Ability to handle Claim Administration tasks effectively.

• Knowledge of Collection Processes is necessary.

• Must have strong Customer Service skills.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.