General information

Job Title

Billing Clerk

Functional Area

Teammate - Revenue Cycle

City

Austin

Work Location Type

On-site

State

TX

Employment Type

Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Description & Requirements

Position Description & Requirements

practice OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Radiology is a team sport, and Radiology Partners is building a community of physicians and support teammates who embody our practice values and believe in our bold mission to transform radiology. Our support team is a vital force within the practice, using their gifts and talents to improve the overall healthcare experience. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Position Summary

Radiology Partners is seeking a Billing Clerk to perform administrative and billing support, clerical and data processing tasks of a routine but varied nature in conjunction with moderate but proficient computer skills. Must be proficient in typing, possess the ability to operate computer, copy/fax machine and calculator; Strong, professional and courteous interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of medical insurance preferred. Works with management to identify issues and opportunities for improvement in demographic process.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists revenue cycle management and teams with administrative and clerical support
• Supports general healthcare billing and collections functions
• Types and distributes correspondence in a professional manner
• Maintains and regularly updates spreadsheets/databases as needed
• Timely assembly of documentation for billing, appeals and reporting as needed
• Uses office equipment to complete tasks, i.e. copies, computer, fax machine, telephone
• Documents interaction with clients, with special emphasis on gathering information on issues or concerns
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and is sensitive to confidential matters when interacting with patients and their family members. Follows all HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
• May be required to research resources to troubleshoot patient needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by any member of leadership

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma and some college preferred

• 1+ years of previous office experience, in a medical setting preferred, including data entry and typing
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, commercial and government payors
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy when performing data entry
• Proficient computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter and strong organizational skills; can initiate and perform tasks without continuous direction

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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