Veritas Home Health

Medical Billing Clerk

Veritas Home Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Managing patient accounts and preparing invoices.
  • Inputting patient information and maintaining up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
  • Ensuring that the patients receive the accounts.
  • Performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and responding to emails.
  • Acquiring and recording medical aid details from patients and liaising with the medical aid company to obtain authorization on payments owed by patients.
  • Following up with patients on accounts that are late as well as those which are seriously overdue.
  • Improving job knowledge and skills by networking and staying abreast of medical service rates in order to ensure up-to-date billing.
  • Ensuring that patient records, accounts, and payments are meticulously handled.
  • Keeping all patient records confidential.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • At least 2 years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
  • Associate's degree in accounting, business, or economics may be preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills to deal with medical insurance companies and to explain financial matters to patients and staff.
  • Above-average organizational skills to be able to locate files or patient records speedily.
  • Attention to detail to maintain patient records proficiently and to check that the accounts have been entered accurately.
  • Proficiency in account data input to prepare statements for patients.
  • Knowledge of medical coding procedures.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
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Hard Skills & Tools
account data inputmedical coding proceduresinvoice preparationrecord maintenancebillingpatient account management
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDassociate's degree in accountingassociate's degree in businessassociate's degree in economics