What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data/Charge Entry Clerk position at HAMILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK?
Job Details
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for entering data into the billing software and will provide clerical support to the billing department.
General Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing encounters for accuracy and completeness before entering charges into the practice management system.
- Accurately enters CPT and ICD10 codes from the encounter into the practice management system in a timely manner.
- Contact appropriate departments and eligibility systems to obtain necessary information for billing purposes.
- Provide clerical support to the billing department.
- Filing, running missing slip reports, and contacting clinics in regards to missing charges.
- Notifying the Billing Supervisor of items that need to be added to the practice management software for entering charges.
- Sorting incoming and outgoing mail.
- Support biller with posting payments and tracking payment plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have a minimum of one year of experience with computers.
- Must know medical terminology.
- Data entry experience.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- General computer proficiency.
- Proficient in Medical terminology.
- Ability to accurately read and enter data into the computer system.
- Type 40 words per minute.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
- Fine hand manipulation.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Internal office workspace.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.