Billing Clerk- Department of Medicine

at  Womens College Hospital

COMPANY BIO

Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting Temporary Full-Time opportunity for 6 Months exist with the Department of Medicine. Under the supervision of the Lead Billing Coordinator, the Billing Clerk will provide billing support for Physicians in the Department of Medicine.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Input data into the billing program database
• Create claim submission files and submit to the MOH via MCEDT on a weekly basis
• Analyze accounts at the time of application for any missing information. Report discrepancies to the Billing Coordinator and contact the Physician or clinic to resolve the discrepancy
• Assist with error reports on a monthly basis
• Reconcile billing remittances against claims on a monthly basis
• Maintain regulations and standards affecting patient confidentiality
• May be required to assist with ongoing OHIP billing training and technical support to new and existing Secretaries
• Third-party billing knowledge, specifically in OHIP, WSIB, IFH, and UHIP

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a College Diploma
• Minimum 1-2 years of OHIP billing experience
• Some experience working in a Physician’s office would be an asset
• Familiarity with a variety of electronic billing programs, MOHLTC billing policies and procedures and third party billing
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time sensitive service requirements
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and medical billing software
• Excellent independent problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to show self-direction and leadership skills
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

• Input data into the billing program database
• Create claim submission files and submit to the MOH via MCEDT on a weekly basis
• Analyze accounts at the time of application for any missing information. Report discrepancies to the Billing Coordinator and contact the Physician or clinic to resolve the discrepancy
• Assist with error reports on a monthly basis
• Reconcile billing remittances against claims on a monthly basis
• Maintain regulations and standards affecting patient confidentiality
• May be required to assist with ongoing OHIP billing training and technical support to new and existing Secretaries
• Third-party billing knowledge, specifically in OHIP, WSIB, IFH, and UHI