Billing/Nursing Clerk

Clinton County Health District

(Posted 9/1/2022) Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Full-Time Billing/Nursing Clerk position available, 40 hours/week. Salary range $20-$22 per hour; contingent on qualifications and experience. Fringes include PERS, Mandatory Medicare, Medical Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, paid vacation and sick leave after probationary period.

The Billing/Nursing Clerk is responsible for organizing patient medical costs and sending invoices to collect payments for services. Duties include calling patients to discuss payment and develop reasonable payment plans, entering patient data into administrative systems and recording information about outstanding claims; documentation of each step in the billing process and managing patient information in a billing software database; investigating system errors and pursuing information about denied claims to collect payments on a quick timeline.

Position Requirements:

Associate's degree in health information management technology or related field preferred or two years of related experience.
Certified Medical Coder and Certified Medical Insurance Specialist credentials preferred or two years of experience in a medical office; medical billing/collection experience preferred.
Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
Knowledge of medical terminology, billing/collection processes, and insurance billing and coding (ICD-10 and CTP).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal billing regulations and third party insurance program requirements.
Proficiency with use of databases for data querying and reporting.
Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e. Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.).
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills.
Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
A valid Ohio driver’s license with ongoing proof of auto insurance.
Current CPR certification is a plus.
Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) welcomed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Maintain up to date knowledge of billing procedures and regulations in accordance with HIPAA, CMS, and ACA.

Verify insurance eligibility and level of benefit coverage for clients.

Respond to patient/citizen requests including records and scheduling.
Submit billing data to the appropriate insurance provider.
Process claims and resolve denial instances.
Proficiency in eClinicalWorks program (will train).
Accurate logging of payments received from providers while maintaining current records and balances.
Achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided.
Deploy, maintain and report on various nursing programs.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Assist with CPR instruction to the community.

Assist with education on various public health topics to the community.
Participate as requested in the event of a public health emergency.
Dedicated to a culture of continuous quality improvement.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A POST-OFFER DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK (BCI).

Email resume, professional references and salary requirements to Business Manager, Tansy Bernard: tbernard@clincohd.com. These items must be sent as requested and will not be accepted through social media.

“The Clinton County Health District strives to keep our community healthy, educated and safe.”

Equal Opportunity Employer-Provider

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