BILLING CLERK jobs in South Dakota

Clinical Laboratory of the Black Hills is an independent laboratory/pathology practice providing services to Rapid City, South Dakota and surrounding communities.

The ideal candidate must have strong organization skills and ability to multi-task. Attention to detail is imperative.

Primary Duties:

• Job Summary: The Billing Specialist is responsible for all facets of medical billing and accounts receivable including charge entry, payment posting, customer service and follow-up in accordance with practice protocol with an emphasis on maximizing patient satisfaction.
• Responsible for reviewing the patient demographic information at the time of charge entry to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for submitting insurance claims both electronically and on paper.
• will perform claims follow-up and perform special projects as directed and will perform other related duties as needed.

Billing Specialist Duties List ·
Greet in-person customers and communicate with them as to the purpose of their visit; contact customers through other methods such as telephone, email, and postal mail with the goal of identifying problems and resolving them. · Researches all information needed to complete billing processes. · Maintain paper and electronic records for various accounts and supporting documentation; ensuring that the data is accurate. · Assists in the processing of insurance claims and patient payments. Processes all insurance provider's correspondence and insurance forms.

Assists patients in completing all necessary forms, to include payment arrangements made with patients.

Answers patient questions and concerns. ·

Follows-up with insurance companies and ensures claims are paid/processed. ·

Assists error resolution, resolve denial instances.

Research return mail. Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information. ·

Attend training seminars and staff meetings and take on miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Conduct duties in a professional and timely fashion.

Maintains strictest confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Education or experience with health service industry is preferred. Customer service skills and data entry skills are required.
Physical / Mental Demands: Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, lifting items up to 25 lbs on occasion or sitting for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity for using a calculator or computer keyboard.

Benefits

• Paid Leave for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee - 100%
• Employee paid vision plan
• Long term disability insurance
• Immediate eligibility for enrollment in the 401k Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical Billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person