Medical records receptionist vs receptionist/billing clerk

Differences between medical records receptionist and receptionist/billing clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical records receptionist example responsibilities.

• Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
• Maintain front office operations, complete registration, check-in/out, and insurance verification and process payments for patients.
• Input data into hospital system all the while ensuring customers HIPPA regulations are protected.
• Handle all confidential files, information, and paperwork according to HIPPA compliance laws.
• Maintain and follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure medical records for privacy of residents of nursing facility remain private.
• Provide essential medical record/health information management both electronically and through paper format while abiding all HIPAA laws and regulations.
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Receptionist/billing clerk example responsibilities.

• Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
• Obtain and track all insurance referrals for patients with HMO products.
• Coordinate in-processing of all patients, to include accurate insurance information and payments are entered correctly into office computer system.
• Move from SNF billing to HMO outpatient billing and keep a large alpha current.
• Maintain confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
• Develop effective billing strategies for Medicaid recipients according to HIPPA rules and regulations.
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