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Medical BookkeeperReports to DepartmentClassificationDivisionDate Approved origin FUNCTIONThis bookkeeper position is responsible for pricing of surgeries and other services provided by the physicians and also for telephone collections and patient inquiries.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1.Pricinga.Obtains chart from secretary.b.Reads the operative report, applies confiscate fee schedule, posts to the batch, secures physician approval of any changes, follows through on the necessary changes, and posts into the system.c.Prepares a monthly written report of the physicians totals.d.Educates new physicians to the Clinic pricing system.e.Prices new surgeries by comparing with fees from other clinics.f.Provides an estimate of surgery charges to patients.g.Enters new patient accounts on computer.h.Posts all daily charges.i.Creates and maintains up-to-date procedural manuals for each physician as these procedures restore and are affected by this position.2.Collectionsa.Performs all collection functio ns for the Clinic, including working with the insurance companies and the patients.b.Turns over collectables to the collection agency with the approval of the physicians and the Business Manager.c.Checks with attorneys on the status of intelligent patients every three months.d.Calls patients and insurance companies for collections.e.Inquires monthly about the 90-day-and-older accounts from the computer.f.Obtains the necessary statements from the computer and performs write-offs.g.Locates patients who have moved.3.Patient Inquiries/Patient Relationsa.Locates charts and X rays. Copies them and sends them to other orthopedic physicians as requested.b.Updates patients personal data.c.Occasionally enters an insurance number for a new patient when it is phoned in.d.Requests itemized statements through the computer daily in response to patient requests.e.With regard to rhythm method of birth control billings, assists the BookkeeperComputer in disassembling and preparing them for mailing three times a month.f.Receives telephone calls from patients inquiring about their accounts.4.Other Dutiesa.Opens mail, posts payments, and balances.b.Handles miscellaneous mail, such as insurance rejections, statements for patients, etceterac.Helps BookkeeperComputer balance at the end of the month and assists in finding errors.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.Functions as a backup for the BookkeeperComputer.2.Performs other duties as required and depute by the Business Manager.Challenges Unique to this PositionThe fee practices of each of the physicians and the interpretation of charges differ to some degree, and this bookkeeper must be able to recognize possible areas of obstacle and take appropriate steps.