What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Clerk position at Hudson Regional Hospital?
Hudson Regional Hospital, nestled in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to building a healthier community through exceptional care, advanced technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We take pride in being the #1 choice for surgery, boasting the Institute for Robotic Surgery, equipped with the latest surgical robots and six SRC Center of Excellence designations. This places us at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with the unique distinction of being the world's first hospital to receive the SRC Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Spine Surgery.
If you're ready to meet this challenge and practice at the pinnacle of your license, we invite you to submit your application through our website at Hudson Regional Hospital Careers. Be sure to review the specific requirements outlined there. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at Hudson Regional Hospital.
Medical Billing Clerk Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare electronic and UBOF paper bills and invoices for hospital related medical services and treatments received
- Manage the billing for workers compensation and motor vehicle claims and all other third party payers.
- Perform electronic billing functions to review and take necessary actions to resolve billing errors ensuring clean claim submissions
- Resolve clearinghouse rejections
- Utilize all resources available, including electronic inquiries to verify eligibility, benefits and claim status
- Exercise good judgement toward account resolution and documents all activity on an account in a clear, accurate and consistent manner utilizing appropriate online system
- Maintain claims tracking for the worker’s compensation and motor vehicle billing program
- Provide support for the department and assist with special projects, as assigned
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when responding to incoming or outgoing calls in a most courteous manner providing clear and appropriate information as needed
- Advise team lead and/or supervisor of any billing errors, payer trends in claims processing, denials or payment fluctuations, to ensure proper handling and escalation as necessary
- Adhere to all Hospital Regulations associated with Compliance (to include HIPAA, etc)
- Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all hospital policies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* High School Diploma
* 3 years of Experience in a related field