Job description

ACHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and has licensed primary care clinics. We provide Family Medicine and Dental Care, with additional specialists in Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Podiatry and Optometry. ACHC Clinics are located across Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties.

SUMMARY
The Assistant Performs simple follow-up and collection procedures, including review and clarification of patient accounts against program provisions (e.g., Medicare, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross, etc.). Resolves routine patient billing inquiries and problems. Must have basic working knowledge of computer systems.

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RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Following prescribed procedures, bills insurance carriers for appropriate payments after performing the necessary verification of patient accounts and insurance data for completeness and accuracy as dictated by carrier procedures and provisions (e.g. Medicare, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross, etc.).
• Audits Explanation of Benefits (EOB) received from insurance companies.
• Interprets insurance program procedures and provisions for of routine patient billing inquiries and problems using step by step guides.
• Performs follow-up on balances due from carriers and patients.
• Follow up on pending/denied claims, correcting and rebilling claims, posting payments and working encounters.
• Will record all payments and adjustments to computer systems and reconcile input as appropriate.
• Will update and maintain billing manuals in a timely fashion.
• Performs other routines and duties as requested.

SKILLS
Qualified candidates will be detail oriented, have strong comprehension skills, Microsoft excel and word basic knowledge and good note taking.

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EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION*
Working knowledge of NextGen EHR is desirable. High School or equivalent.

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LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION*
Certified in Medical Billing or Medical Office Administration preferred.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

BENEFITS

• 403(B)
• 403(B) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

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EEO STATEMENT:*

Avenal (Aria) Community Health Center participates in E-Verify.

Avenal (Aria) Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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