Business Office Clerk

Ottawa Family Physicians (OFP) is looking for an energetic, work oriented individual to work in the business department of our practice. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. This position has many different functions. Listed below are a few. Competitive wages. Excellent benefits. If you are a self starter and love to learn, please apply for the chance to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time M-F
Summary of duties: Responsible for ensuring timely billing, timely follow up on accts, timely turn over to collections, ethical billing practices and efficient operation of the department, etc.

Essential functions:

• Knowledge of billing, collection, Rural Health etc.
• Provides accurate coding including CPT and ICD-10/11, and charges for services rendered.
• Maintains proficiency in procedural coding which includes medical terminology and anatomy knowledge and keeps current on CPT coding changes.
• Maintains proficiency in diagnosis coding and remains current on ICD-10/11 coding changes.
• Monitors reports necessary to control accounts receivable.
• Oversees current bankruptcy records.
• Oversees returned checks.
• Identifies delinquent accounts, aging period and payment sources.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment to collection agency and prepares information for collection agency.
• Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Records information about financial status of patient and status of collection efforts.
• Performs collection actions including contacting patients by telephone, mail, etc.
• Monitors reports from electronic data for accuracy and appropriate price control.
• Coordinates completion of the month end process and forwards assigned reports to the practice manager in a timely manner.
• Reviews and edits insurance claim forms and related documents for completeness.
• For a full job description, please note that when you send your resume in.

• Knowledge and education requirements
• High school or vocational school graduate.
• Previous experience in all business office functions including but not limited to filing insurance claims, CPT and ICD-10 coding, medical terminology, basic accounting principles, in office collections, patient counseling, and account auditing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters.

• Physical requirements
• Normal physical mobility, agility, and endurance.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools including the ability to handle a 20 pound object.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal eye-hand, hand-foot coordination.

If you have applied in the past, please apply again.

No phone calls please.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person