Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Payment/Data Entry Clerk

Job Code: 148 

FTE: 1.0

SHIFT: Monday - Friday, Days 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department Name: Billing Department

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Processes insurance remittance advices; patient payments; daily cash, and adjustments and corrections for the hospital and one physician practice. Also researches requests for refunds and forwards insurance denials to medical billing company for prompt follow-up and resolution. Involves good communication and teamwork with practice, medical billing company and bookkeeping staff. Assists billing department with other duties as time allows.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Billing for this physician practice is handled by an outside, independent medical billing company. The hospital billing office in which the Payment/Data Entry clerk will work handles all third-party billings and payment processing for the hospital and another of the corporation’s physician practices. All billers, including the payment/data entry clerk, work closely with many of the hospital’s other departments as well as with numerous third party payors and patients. The billing office is staffed from 8:00am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Two years in the work force using personal computers, with accurate typing skills. Previous data entry experience preferred.

Use of calculator, attention to detail, ability to work with numbers and good basic math skills required.

Licensure/Certification: None.

Mental Efforts: Ability to work independently with shifting priorities.

Environment & Working Conditions: Significant use of personal computer and standard office equipment;

Potential for CTD;

Pleasant, general office conditions.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.