Billing/Collections Clerk

JOB SUMMARY
The billing/collections clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of
Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.
II. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Accurately enters patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into the
information system.
2. Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims in
accordance with payer requirements and organization policy.
3. Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
4. Maintains accurate Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports.
5. Maintains complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records.
6. Prepares Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient remittances for data entry.
7. Alerts appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documents required
for billing.
8. Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmitting bills
to overdue accounts, and alerting the billing manager of seriously overdue accounts.
9. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other
customers.
10. Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all times.
11. Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as
required.


The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.


III. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
1. High school graduate or equivalent, two years college preferred.
2. At least two years of experience in health care data entry, preferably in hospice care systems.
3. At least one year of previous health care related billing experience, preferably in hospice care
billing.
4. Able to use IBM-compatible systems and equipment.
5. Organization
6. Attention to detail


The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at