JOB The County of Riverside's University Health System - Behavioral Health is seeking candidates to fill multiple temporary Insurance Billing Clerk positions for their Billing Department. These positions are located in Riverside CA. *These positions are not remote.*The incumbent is responsible for verifying medical insurance coverage according to established procedures and accessing computerized account files to obtain or update information. They prepare billing information for third-party intermediaries for services rendered or related charges and enter standard or coded data from forms or documents into computer terminals. This involves typing a variety of numerical or alphabetical data, such as requisitions, claims, or reports. Additionally, the incumbent reviews all patient accounts to ensure the accuracy of information and makes necessary changes for correct billing.The role also involves examining patient insurance forms and cards for completeness and accuracy, as required by medical assistance programs and private insurance carriers, to ensure proper filing and payment. The incumbent contacts patients' medical insurance carriers to obtain authorization for treatment and verify eligibility and coverage. They respond to patient inquiries regarding account status, patient liability, and general billing procedures, and check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding.Candidates with the professional experience and knowledge listed below are highly desired - - Billing processes for government, managed care, and, and commercial payers- Different types of claims forms- Remittance advice & EOB- Medicare & reimbursement methodologies- FQHC or Clinical billing and collection practices- Excel & EPICThis position has the following schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm 9/80 Every other Friday offMeet the team! RUHS WebsiteTAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Verify medical insurance coverage following established procedures; Access computerized account files to obtain or update information and data.• Prepare billing information to third party intermediaries for services rendered or for fees or other related charges; Enter standard or coded data from forms or documents into computer terminal.• Type a variety of numerical or alphabetical data which may include requisitions, claims, or reports; Review all patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information and make any required changes for proper billing purposes.• Review patient insurance forms and cards for completeness and accuracy as required by medical assistance programs and private insurance carriers for filling and payment.• Contact patient's medical insurance carrier to obtain authorization for treatment and to verify eligibility and coverage.• Respond to requests for account information from patients concerning status of account, patient liability and general billing procedures.• Check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The closing date and time for this positionWednesday 10/16/24 11:59 PM Pacific Time For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Joseph Miller at josephmiller@rivco.org
