Medical Claims/Billing Clerk

Job DescriptionJob Description#zrPosition Title: Medical Claims/Billing Office Assistant
Job Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and detail oriented person with a minimum of one year experience as a Medical Claims Office Assistant, preferably with experience in medical claims processing for a full-time position (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm). This position will provide support to claims staff in managing claims, mail, telephones, and filing of and will support Supervisor and Director in routine office tasks. This is a long-term temporary position. Location: Ossining, NY. This position is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $22.00 per hour
Responsibilities:

• Open, sort and batch/organize all claims
• Handle routine office tasks including drafting and disseminating memos, tracking data, filing documents and maintaining files to insure accurate records and support of office operations.
• Receives and screens inquiries via the telephone, mail tasks, and from visitors. Provides member benefits and claims status, Takes detailed messages for staff as needed.
• Provide administrative support duties to Claims Supervisor and Director and other staff as needed
• Order office supplies
• Cross trained to provide back-up on transfer of data from paper claims into computer software
• Cross-trained to examine and process clean medical claims
• Make calls to providers seeking additional claims information

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 1 to 3 years documented claims processing experience preferably in a healthcare environment
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD9/ICD10, CPT, HCPCS, ADA, HCFA/CMS-1500/UB-04 forms
• Working knowledge, compliance and understanding of HIPAA guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of medical insurance, medical terminology and familiarity with various health claims and related correspondence to enable cross-training in claims processing.
• Dynamic, self-starter able to work in a highly accurate, independent and efficient manner
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, listening and written) and be able to provide excellent customer service.
• Data entry skills and experience using various software programs with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Outlook and Excel

Company DescriptionWe don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential.

We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors.

If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.Company DescriptionWe don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential. \r
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We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors. \r
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If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.

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