Accounting Billing Clerk III | Longview, TX

Job scope:  Position responsible for all review and correct data entry of third party payments.  Responsible for posting all payments to the correct third party payer and balancing posted payments to daily cash receipts.  Reviews third party explanation of payment reports to ensure that services were processed correctly by third party administrator, identifies and posts contractual adjustments prior to payments and resolves any discrepancies identified. Responsible for current assigned programmatic Fiscal Services contractual billing. Position requires high degree of telephone contact with internal and external professionals.  Communication related duties require an aptitude for eliciting concise and accurate information.

Education/licensure:

Current valid driver's license in state of residence.

High School Diploma Required - College experience preferred.

Experience/Knowledge:

Computer data entry experience / emphasizing speed and accuracy.

Experience in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and HFCA 1500 Claim Forms and Filing preferred.

Communicates effectively with internal and external professionals / emphasis on extracting and providing concise and accurate information.

Functions as a team member and actively participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Attention to detail and high standards of trust and integrity.

Ability to perform multiple tasks, work independently and exercise safe judgment and problem solving skills.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Mobility, ability and stamina to sit, bend and reach during an 8 hour shift.  Able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.  Sensory acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records.  Fine motor skills sufficient to legibly document and communicate.