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Insurance Clerk (Temporary, On-Site - Salinas, CA)

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA

$29+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$29+/hour

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Patient Financial Services

Please note: This posting helps us identify talent for temporary assignments. Successful candidates will be officially employed and payrolled by our third-party staffing partner.

Works under the supervision of the Business Services Coordinator. Evaluates patient's ability to pay bills and arranges for payment schedules, follows up with responsible parties for non-payment of bills and determines if collection efforts have been exhausted. Provides patients with alternative resources to finance hospitalization. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Composes and types letters, liens and probate claims.

  • Arranges for and collects payments for pre-registered patients, in-house and discharged patients.

  • Answers inquiries accurately and courteously.

  • Enters detailed comments into the computer system.

  • Evaluates and processes incoming mail.

  • Maintains a system for periodic review and follow-up on unpaid accounts.

  • Greets patients and public politely.

  • Responds to inquiries from collection agencies.

  • Receives required documentation for charity care patients.

  • Provides patients with options of program coverage and assists with completion of applications.

  • Receives and reviews all admissions with self-pay portion for possible third party governmental coverage.

  • Follows up with responsible parties and third party payor on unpaid accounts.

  • Refers accounts to outside collection agencies when collection efforts have been exhausted.

  • Processes loan applications.

  • Processes bankruptcy notices.

  • Maintains records and files account transaction, hard copy and computer system.

  • To be vigilant of co-members desk when vacant.

  • Interprets for non-English speaking patients/public.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.

Licensure: None.

Experience: One (1) or more years collection or organization business office experience, including medical terminology, computer experience, general billing and governmental program knowledge.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position starts at $29.47. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position

Job Specifications:

● Union: NUHW

● Work Shift: Variable

● FTE: 1.0

● Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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This job at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is located in Salinas, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $29.47 (per hour).
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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
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