Insurance Clerk

## Insurance ClerkApplylocations: Salinas, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: SVH-102487**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:Patient Financial ServicesWorks under the supervision of the Business Services Coordinator. Evaluates patient’s ability to pay bills and arranges for payment schedules, follows up with responsible parties for non-payment of bills and determines if collection efforts have been exhausted. Provides patients with alternative resources to finance hospitalization. Performs other duties as assigned.* Composes and types letters, liens and probate claims.* Arranges for and collects payments for pre-registered patients, in-house and discharged patients.* Answers inquiries accurately and courteously.* Enters detailed comments into the computer system.* Evaluates and processes incoming mail.* Maintains a system for periodic review and follow-up on unpaid accounts.* Greets patients and public politely.* Responds to inquiries from collection agencies.* Receives required documentation for charity care patients.* Provides patients with options of program coverage and assists with completion of applications.* Receives and reviews all admissions with self-pay portion for possible third party governmental coverage.* Follows up with responsible parties and third party payor on unpaid accounts.* Refers accounts to outside collection agencies when collection efforts have been exhausted.* Processes loan applications.* Processes bankruptcy notices.* Maintains records and files account transaction, hard copy and computer system.* To be vigilant of co-members desk when vacant.* Interprets for non-English speaking patients/public.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Education:** Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.**Licensure:** None.**Experience:** One (1) or more years collection or organization business office experience, including medical terminology, computer experience, general billing and governmental program knowledge.**Pay Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $29.47 - $34.11 . The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Day Shift### ### ● FTE: 1.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!* #J-18808-Ljbffr