Care STL Health, formerly Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health is seeking a full-time Billing Clerk responsible for billing duties which includes posting charges, follow-up on claims and assisting patients with billing questions.

Duties:

• Verifies Medicaid/Medicare/GWTBH insurance coverage 
• Verifies and documents third party coverage
• Establishes patient payment plans as necessary 
• Answers patient calls regarding balance inquiries
• Meets with patients to discuss outstanding balances/disputed services or charges
• Refers patients to appropriate resources to apply for alternative methods of funding
• Posts charges that have appropriate charting details
• Assists in the obtaining of referrals/authorization
• Notifies provider of coding/billing issues

A successful candidate:

• Good computer skills including the use of database, word processing, and e-mail software
• Must have the ability to understand and put into practice new directives in a short period of time
• Knowledge of Third Party, Medicare and Medicaid payers required
• Knowledge of Medical, Dental, Behavioral health, Podiatry and Optometry services
• Ability to perform accurate data collection and entry on clients
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to read and interpret billing manuals and other relevant materials
• Ability to use investigative interviewing techniques and to relate to the public
• Ability to use initiative and be flexible
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and the capability of communicating technical instructions and conducting training sessions
• Attention to details, good organizational and math skills

Qualifications:

• Education:  High School Diploma or GED required.  Certified Medical Coder certification from an accredited program required
• Experience: 3+ years in health care setting required, FQHC preferred
• Other:  Must have reliable transportation.