Insurance Clerk

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Greets patient and public politely.
2. Composes and types letters.
3. Verifies information/charges on patient account for accuracy reconciles discrepancies.
4. Maintains records and files account transaction hard copy and computer system.
5. Answers inquires accurately and courteously by phone or in person.
6. Observant of co-members desk when vacant.
7. Enters detailed comments into the computer.
8. Obtains documents from outside departments to obtain required or necessary information to complete
verification/billing process.
9. Checks admissions for prior stays and transfers charges from outpatients (if applicable).
10. Receives interprets and processes any incoming mail/bulletins submits necessary modifications if applicable
11. Processes late charges and completes spreadsheet if applicable.
12. Downloads claims to PC from Host systems if applicable.
13. Bills both primary and secondary insurance carriers for inpatients and outpatients process required
adjustments calculates days and deductibles if applicable at the time of billing calculates expected
payments and adjusts balances.
14. Rebills accounts when necessary.
15. Maintains a system for review and follow-up on un-paid claims. Files liens when necessary.
16. Completes claim check process to produce bills and enters corrects or reverses charges when necessary with
required documentation.
17. Refers accounts to a self pay status when collection efforts have been exhausted or denied
18. Interprets for Non-English speaking patients/public.
19. Communicates with insurance carriers to ensure coverage for services provided