Billing Clerk (Part Time)

Billing Clerk (Part Time) Department: Clinic Operations Employment Type: Part Time Location: 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801 Reporting To: Cindy Fung Compensation: $23.00 / hour Description Billing: Daily billing including primary insurance, secondary insurance, workers’ compensation, and self‑pay claims. Coding: Insurance coding, ICD-9, and CPT/ASC coding. Patient accounts: Prepare patient accounts for billing and follow up to obtain additional information as needed. Payments: Post payments on a daily basis. Follow up: Initially follow up on all EOBs, contact patients for co‑payments or deductibles, issue monthly statements on past‑due accounts, and follow up with phone calls. Reports: Run daily transaction reports and reconcile with daily deposits; close month‑end reports. Daily deposits: Photocopy checks and EOBs, maintain records, prepare daily deposits, update monthly transaction sheets. Inquiries: Assist patients in person or by phone regarding account status. Filing: File EOBs and billing records regularly. Other tasks: Follow up all correspondence regarding billing/payment, resubmit claims with proper explanations and required documents, and correct claims in a timely manner. What You’ll Do Perform daily billing, including primary, secondary, workers’ compensation, and self-pay claims Maintain CMS crossover processes and ensure accurate claim submission Apply appropriate ICD-9 and CPT/ASC coding for billed services Prepare patient accounts for billing and follow up to obtain missing or required information Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately on a daily basis Review EOBs and initiate timely follow-up on unpaid or denied claims Contact patients regarding co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances; issue monthly statements Prepare and reconcile daily deposits; maintain copies of checks, EOBs, and transaction records Run daily transaction reports and support month-end close and reporting activities Respond to patient and payer inquiries in a professional and timely manner Maintain organized filing of billing records, EOBs, and related documentation Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent At least 2 years of medical billing experience in a healthcare setting Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT coding, and medical terminology Working knowledge of computers and billing systemsStrong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills Ability to communicate professionally with patients, payers, and internal stakeholders Preferred Experience in an ASC, diagnostic, or outpatient environment Familiarity with EHR and practice management systems Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial payer requirements Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions Our organization follows an in‑person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a daily basis. The office location is 1668 S Garfield Ave #100, Alhambra, CA 91801. The total compensation target pay range for this role is $22–$23 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job‑related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astrana Health, Inc.