Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
SF
Sequoia Family Medical Center
Medical Billing Clerk
Career Insights for Billing Clerk (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Billing Clerk prepares and checks information included on a customer bill or invoice. Assembles and itemizes information on products or services purchased, and verifies amounts including any tax owed.
$46,338 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary:
Our Billing Clerks are responsible for processing claims, collecting, posting, investigating, and resolving claims, accurately entering billing data, and submitting claims to insurance providers, including Medicare and Medical.Job Duties:
Prepare, review, an transmit claims daily Monitor submitted claims, follow up on unpaid claims, and work directly with insurance companies on rejected claims Resubmit claims Post and reconcile payments Manage delinquent accounts Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies, resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors, identify and resolve patient billing complaints Perform collection related tasks, such as contacting patients by phone Collect daily route slips and disburse to billers for data entry Adequately enter CPT codes and charges into the computer from route slips daily Maintain daily production sheet on all providers and give copies to the accounting department, CFO, and Billing Supervisor Review route slips for errors and give to supervisor to log and send back to provider or staff for corrections Review insurance eligibility is valid and active Work aging reports Assist in end of month process Answer incoming calls Work independently with direction from Billing Supervisor Maintain the strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulationsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of medical terminology Competent use of computer systems and Microsoft Office Suites Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 Coding Strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills Knowledge of insurance guidelines Ability to work under pressure. Ability multi-task Ability to effectively communicate with patientsMinimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma required. Certificate in Medical Administration, Medical Billing/Coding program or equivalent experience in similar role is highly preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.50 - $24.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your hourly salary expectation? Did you graduate from a Medical Office Administration or Medical Billing/Coding program?Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
Medical Billing & Coding:
1 year (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance