Department Clerk II - ONSITE in Traverse City

  • Full-time
  • Shift: Day Shift
  • Status: Full Time

Company Description

More Than Just Care, It’s Community

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving more than half a million residents across 29 counties. From Traverse City to Charlevoix, our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and building healthier communities – because here, our patients are often our friends, family and neighbors.

This is a place where a meaningful career in healthcare can begin, grow, and thrive – all while you enjoy life surrounded by freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts and culture scene, plus endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

The Perks 

  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
  • Wellness offerings, employee assistance program, and exclusive employee discounts

Job Description

Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare

Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.

Promotes personal and patient safety.

Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.

Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

Responsible for preparing claims packets for mailing to insurance companies, ensuring accuracy and completion. Entering notes in the patient accounting system and tracking certified mail.

Responsible for sorting and distributing intradepartmental mail as well as processing any needs for returned mail.

May assist and or fill in for other Department Clerks during peak times and/or vacancies.

Is responsible for keeping up-to-date on the operations and uses of the computer systems used in Patient Financial Services and for adhering to the specified policies and procedures for the system.

Responsible to professionally correspond with patients concerning insurance coverage concerns or notifying patients of detailed actions needed by the patient to resolve unpaid claims.

Responsible to accurately identify and scan insurance correspondence and remittance advices into Application Extender for future retrieval.

Responsible to box, label and organize storage room.

Responsible to work with billing, customer service, and cash posting teams offering support services.

Filing.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum of one-year experience in an office setting or customer service position preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal relationship/communication skill.

Intermediate office and general clerical skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Experience in basic computer skills.

Good problem solving skills.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be well organized and capable of performing the required duties under frequently stressful situations.

 

Additional Information

Shifts: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm (8hr shift)

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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