Medical Billing Clerk - Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Orange, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Managing patient accounts.
• Inputting patient information and maintaining up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
• Performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, opening and sorting incoming mail.
• Following work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the practice as well as state and federal laws.
• 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.
• Professional biller certification 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.
• Knowledge of medical coding procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Orange, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person