Job: PFS Clerk PBO

Location: US-AZ-Phoenix
Posted Date: 11/3/2009
Shift: Day
Category: Clerical/Administrative/ Business Support - Positions
Department: 1441 North 12th Street
Facility: Banner Health (Corporate)
Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: ..
Hours Per Week: 40 hrs/week

Overview: Banner Health, Arizona's largest healthcare provider has an immediate opportunity for an experienced office clerk. This position will support Patient Financial Services.& nbsp;Position is located in Central Phoenix near 12th St and McDowell is scheduled Monday through Friday days. Responsibilities: This position provides a variety of support services to the Physicians Billing Office, collections and payor unit teams. Responsible for accurate completion of tasks that expedite the billing process and improve customer service. Identifies and distributes all incoming billing claims and attachments to the appropriate unit teams. Obtains and distributes information requested by the payor for reimbursement, such as medical records, Explanation of Benefits and pre-authorization documents. Retrieves payment and transfer documents posted through the Cash Posting Department, sorts and distributes reports and correspondence.

Requires the knowledge and abilities normally evidenced by a high school degree or equivalent. Two or more years of business office work experience. Excellent organization, customer services and critical thinking skills, as well as excellent communication and human relation skills are required. Must have basic knowledge of Patient Accounting Terminology, general insurance laws and guidelines, insurance coverage types, and hospital billing procedures. Accurate keyboarding and ten key data entry skills are required. Must be able to effectively use all common office software applications, spreadsheets, databases and word processing. Requires verbal and written communicate skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public.