SENIOR CLERK - 64029239

State of Florida
Saint Petersburg, FL
Category Sales
Job Description
The Department of Health in Pinellas has a Senior Clerk position open in the Medical Services Program at the St. Petersburg Health Department. The successful incumbent will work in the admitting/eligibility department and also perform cashier duties.

Requirements

  • Uses multiple computer applications to determine client financial eligibility for services based on established criteria for new and established clients
  • Assist clients with completion of consents, forms and applications as needed. Collects and updates client demographic information.
  • Schedules client appointments and completes appointment reminder phone calls.
  • Completes client check out process by billing and accepting payments from clients for services received at DOH Pinellas using the Health Management System (HMS). Provides receipts to clients.
  • Reconcile cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Prepares the bank deposit daily and completes the cashier close out process in accordance with all documented procedures and policies.
  • Resolves routine billing errors and omissions with clinic staff.
  • Organizes and maintains client billing records, processes client refunds, billing reconciliation reports, and retrieves client insurance eligibility information in Change Healthcare System.
  • Answers routine billing questions from and staff and clients.
  • Scans and attaches documents to client medical records.
  • Process requests for copies of medical records in accordance with State law and HIPAA.
  • Uses various office equipment including telephones, fax, copy machines and scanners.
  • Orders supply for admitting area when needed.

Benefits

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers
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