What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Coordinator position at Common Ground Health Clinic?
Position: Medical Billing Coordinator
Type: Part-Time
Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Gretna, LA, Algiers, LA (Common Ground Health Clinic – FQHC)
About Common Ground Health Clinic:
Common Ground Health Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the underserved population in the New Orleans metro area. With clinic locations in Algiers and Gretna, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to those in need, ensuring access to essential medical services.
Position Summary
The Billing Coordinator is responsible for Communicating with patients, government agencies, and third-party payers to gather, process, and record information to receive appropriate reimbursement. Communicates with departments for charge information, coding updates, and other information for claim appeals. Completes billing and collection processes and prepares for distribution to appropriate sources. Reviews unpaid claims and obtains necessary information to resolve reimbursements. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines, and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.
Duties and responsibilities
- Reviews, corrects, and submits claims to payers. Applies developing/basic working
knowledge and experience to the job.
- Reviews unpaid accounts, initiates correct actions to collect the accounts, and follows up on action to assure expected results are achieved.
- Meets or exceeds productivity and quality performance expectations.
- Reviews unpaid accounts and initiates collection action for past-due and denied
claims. Calculates write-offs and debit/credit adjustments.
- Provides general office support as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
experience: Preferred
- Medical billing and collections experience: Required
- Experience with CPT Codes, ICD-10 Codes
- Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
- Thorough knowledge of healthcare benefits, coordination of benefits, referral and
authorization requirements, and insurance follow up.
Organizational Requirements:
Common Ground Health Clinic is committed to the safety and well-being of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine, etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical Billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $18 - $20
