Our Medical Billing Clerk job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Medical Billing Clerk role
A Medical Billing Clerk is responsible for submitting and following up on claims to insurance companies in order to receive payment for services provided. They review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and make sure that coding is correct. They also answer patient and insurance inquiries, resolve billing disputes and process refunds.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Medical Billing Clerk is to review medical records, file and submit medical claims to insurance companies or other payers, and track payments. They also ensure that payments are collected promptly and accurately, and that accounts are kept up to date. They also provide customer service to patients, responding to inquiries regarding billing, coding, and insurance coverage.
Medical Billing Clerk Summary
The Medical Billing Clerk is responsible for preparing and submitting medical billing claims to insurance companies, processing patient payments, and providing customer service regarding billing inquiries. The Medical Billing Clerk must have a comprehensive understanding of medical billing procedures and insurance guidelines. The candidate must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, and have basic computer skills.
Medical Billing Clerk Duties
- Preparing and submitting insurance claims
- Maintaining patient records
- Preparing invoices and collecting payments
- Reconciling insurance payments
- Managing filing systems
- Answering patient inquiries
Medical Billing Clerk Skills
- Knowledge of medical billing and coding procedures
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other medical billing software
- Ability to manage confidential patient information
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Organizational and time management abilities
Medical Billing Clerk Requirements
- Knowledge of medical billing procedures and coding
- Proficiency in operating computerized billing systems
- Familiarity with insurance regulations
- Excellent data entry and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
Personal Traits
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work within deadlines