Billing Clerk

Job Title: Billing Clerk – Payment Poster

Location: United States, Remote

Compensation: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Employment Type: Per Diem

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with company as well as individual contribution, 401k (individual contribution only), Paid Sick Leave

About DocGo

DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Job Summary

The Payment Posting Specialist is responsible for posting payments from patients and third-party payers, handling a range of finance-related tasks.  Familiarity with lockbox files and strong data entry skills are important to the everyday roles of a Payment Posting Specialist. Likewise, they are expected to have effective communication skills and pay close attention to detail, as they are responsible for evaluating and verifying the information on Explanation of Benefit statements.

Job Responsibilities

• Posting payments from patients and third parties.

• Adjusting patients’ accounts.

• Processing incoming payments.

• Verifying write-offs.

• Faxing medical records to third parties as requested.

• Scanning documents.

• Confirming refunds to patients and third parties.

• Identifying payer issues.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working in a large physician clinic.

• Strong commuter skills: proficient in working with Payer Vendor websites.

• Work with multiple computer screens at once in fast-paced environment.

• Self-Starter and capable of working independently at home.

• Must be patient, empathetic, reliable and flexible.

• Excellent documentation/reporting skills.

• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to create a positive experience.

• Adheres to CRMS policies.

• Understanding of all HIPPA regulations and the need to strictly adhere to them.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Payment Posting Specialist within a Hospital or Medical office setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Remote office work with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Viewing monitors for a long period of time which may cause eye strain

EEO/AAP Statement:  DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.  DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position.  As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.