The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire a Full-Time Billing Clerk to work in our Dental Department. Established in the year 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ as well as Carteret, and 3 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ.

Position is located in Perth Amboy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Input charges on a daily bases.
• Submit to various insurance carriers in a timely manner.
• Print, review, correct and resubmit all corrected claims.
• Posts all payments from EOB’s to the appropriate accounts.
• Prints secondary claims, attaches primary EOB and mails for payment.
• Reviews remittance advices to ensure payments were made per procedure.
• Contacts insurance companies and other payors in an effort to collect denied claims.
• Verifies correct codes to ensure prompt payments.
• Submits all information required by insurance companies in order to process claims.
• Makes adjustments to the computer classification of claims to most accurately reflect the expected pay source.
• Contacts patients as necessary regarding account information.
• Establishes payment plans with patients in accordance with department policies and procedures to ensure timely payment of outstanding balance.
• Special Projects as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes readily.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either orally or in writing.
• Able to convey information effectively.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate effective follow-through with all task.
• Able to manage one’s own time under tight time constrains.
• Maintain high level of confidentially.
• Ability to complete assignment in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of CJMC policies and procedures.
• Able to work as a team player.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Certificate from an accredited school in Billing. Minimum of two ( 2 ) years or more experience in billing and coding; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.