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

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.