Medical Billing and Insurance Clerk

St. Paul Allergy & Asthma Clinic, an independent, specialty practice with three locations and three board certified allergists, is seeking a Billing Specialist who is friendly, courteous and professional.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Register new patients and update established patient files.
• Batch and input insurance and patient payments.
• Take credit card payments over phone.
• Print and mail paper claims.
• Verify insurance coverage.
• Balance books daily, work on aging reports and credit reports.
• Write up refunds as necessary.
• Review payer acceptance and denied claims reports daily.
• Educate patients on insurance questions, claims questions and resolve issues.
• Contact payers to get clarification on delinquent and denied claims processing.
• Become proficient in eClinical Works billing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain an organized work environment in a busy/fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
• Prior billing experience within a medical office/clinic preferred.
• Experience with patient registration, collecting payments and obtaining/verifying insurance information preferred.
• Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients and others on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, scanner, computer and fax machine.
• Ability to navigate EHR system.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with teammates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,880.00 - $54,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55116 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,880 - $54,080