What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Clerk position at Greeley County Health Services?
Benefits:
- 403(b) Matching
- 403(b)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
GCHS is looking for a full time Billing Clerk who is a detail-oriented individual who will play a crucial role in keeping patient financial accounts current by collecting payments, establishing payment plans, contacting patients regarding outstanding balances and assisting with appropriate third-party billing, guarantor, sliding fee, and other necessary patient information..
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assists with printing and mailing of monthly statements as needed for patients with outstanding balances.
- Communicates effectively and tactfully with patients when requesting payment to be made.
- Creating detailed notes in patient accounts when any interaction with patient or an account occurs.
- Works closely with the PFS, Clinic and Financial departments to ensure payments are received and posted correctly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 3-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 6 months of Healthcare and/or collections experience preferred
- Works well in environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
- Excellent analytical skills required
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skill
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
For a complete list of benefits, please visit http://greeley.health/careers/.
Headquartered in Tribune, Kansas Greeley County Health Services is a rural health system serving western Kansas. GCHS boasts a 25-bed critical access hospital, 16-bed Long Term Care Unit, and 2 Family Practice Clinics located in Tribune and neighboring Sharon Springs in Wallace County.
GCHS's Mission is "to Serve with Compassion and Excellence". Delivering unsurpassed patient care is at the top of our list, while we also strive to contribute to a healthy environment for our staff and neighbors. As the largest employer in Greeley County, our team is committed to the growth and stability of the communities that we serve.
GCHS's dedicated and caring team of physicians and midlevels are fully supported by excellent nursing and administration staff. State-of-the-art software, equipment, and an impressive suite of services assist our talented staff in providing outstanding patient care, while the attached long-term care facility gives residents immediate access to the staff and services at GCHS. The building was recently remodeled to foster a more conducive environment for caring for patients, improve handicap accessibility, and enhance patient flow, all of which allow us to continue to deliver a higher quality of care.
GCHS's culture is represented by a devoted team that cares for each other. Compassionate coworkers strive to impact others' lives in meaningful ways. GCHS provides a friendly and professional working environment, regular employee recognition, and an abundance of growth opportunities.
Tribune, Kansas has many amenities that are unexpected in a rural community, including a movie theater, 9-hole golf course, disc golf course, trap shooting range, tennis court, swimming pool, and four parks which include an outdoor basketball court and children's play areas, just to name a few. The community has been described as "One of the friendliest small towns you'll go to".
The school system offers an average 10:1 teacher-to-student ratio allowing for a more focused and personalized learning opportunity for students. The elementary building and high school gym have recently been renovated. Many extracurricular activities are available to students, including Academic Club, Art, Band, Choir, Music, National Honor Society, Spanish, Student Council, Tech-Connect, Gifted and Talented, Computer Lab, 4-H, and FFA. School sports include cross country, volleyball, tennis, football, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and wrestling. Go Jackrabbits!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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