What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk (Medical Billing) position at Casper Orthopedics?
Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Clerk is to ensure proper management of the accounts receivable for Tri-west, VA, Indian Health Services, Federal Workers Compensation, and skilled nursing facility claims. This position is an integral part of the revenue cycle within Casper Orthopedics, and is a medical billing role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintains a professional demeanor when answering billing calls in the billing queue.
2. Accurately maintains and manages accounts receivable for Tri-West, Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Services, Champ VA, and federal Workers Compensation claims.
3. Manages skilled nursing facilities claims and follows denials as necessary.
4. Reconciles paper checks with the proper explanation of benefit from the payer source.
5. Assists in the payment posting process by scanning paper explanation of benefits and provides documentation to the proper peer.
6. Applies physical personal payments to the patient’s accounts utilizing the electronic health record.
7. Applies unassigned payments to the correct patient accounts.
8. Manages held vouchers to complete the billing process.
9. Reviews insurance credit balances and follows up on refunds from payer sources.
10. Collaborates and communicates with billing staff members during the revenue cycle process.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the medical field.
- Basic knowledge of payer sources and the revenue cycle processes
- Understanding of basic medical and insurance terminology.
- Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 and how they apply to the revenue cycle
- Ability to communicate effectively (both in written and verbal form) is essential.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
- A sense of urgency and a commitment to timely completion of tasks with attention to detail along with a commitment to quality.
- All employees have the responsibility to comply with the organizational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and pertinent governmental regulations, and licensing regulations related to the position.
Job Relationship: Reports to the Billing Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
