What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley?
Job Overview
The accounting clerk is responsible for maintaining the clinic billing of all patients, including Medi-cal and third-party billing; and maintaining communication with all insurance carriers including follow-up, denials, and appeals. Living Wage Social Services agency. Must be prepared to pass the DOJ background check and DMV check.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Included but not limited to):
- Calls insurance companies to verify insurance eligibility coverage.
- Works with insurance denials and follows up on claims status.
- Assists patients with problems concerning their accounts.
- Reviews & Analyzes the A/R Aging Report on a regular basis.
- Monthly Financial Reconciliation
- Maintains financial logs in QuickBooks
Education and/or Experience
- High school or equivalent required. Additional education preferred
- One (1) year of billing experience in a medical setting minimum.
- Have the ability to prioritize, organize, troubleshoot and problem-solve.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge in Insurance verification & eligibility.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); Working knowledge of relevant software (e.g., QuickBooks) will be appreciated
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Noise Level: Usually Moderate
Environment: Office or in field
Work Hours: Usually standard business hours, but some evening and weekend hours, as needed
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:
- Frequently sit, stand, walk, stop, kneel, and crouch, regularly talk and hear.
- Frequently use hands, and fingers to handle or feel.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
- Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to drive surface streets and highways.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties and responsibilities at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.90 - $24.36 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Lancaster, CA 93534 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, CA 93534: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24
