Billing Clerk – Los Angeles Free Clinic – Los Angeles, CA

About Us:

The Saban Community Clinic was founded on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Our Whole Person approach enables sustainable change in the lives of vulnerable people who have not had access to quality care. By helping patients stay healthier through preventive care and treatment in an on-going basis, we create healthier communities.

Our impact continues to grow. Over the past 50 years, we have become a comprehensive Patient-Centered Medical Home with three clinics. We continue to provide care to the most vulnerable members of our community and expand services to meet the growing needs of our patients.


Position Summary:

Oversee and coordinate patient account activities, billing and collections. Provide financial reports of billing activities as needed to other Divisions/Work Units.


This position is project focused and temporary for 3-6 months
. Full time schedule, M-F, $16/hr


Essential Functions:

  • Research within EPIC EHR any credits due to patient or insurance.
  • Complete internal patient refund process, which includes calling patient to notify of credit and confirm current address as well as request manual check from accounting department.
  • Verify accurate credit payments to patients.
  • Will be required to initiate CIF for any State overpayments and follow up until recouped.
  • Will work with Billing Coordinator and/or Billing Manager to ensure funds are recouped by payor.
  • Properly document within patients account and maintain appropriate records for audit purposes.


General Accounting Duties:

  • Assists with cash management activities to ensure appropriate cash flow to meet the Clinic’s needs.
  • Prepare schedules and organize documentation in preparation for audit visits.
  • Receives and places office supplies orders.
  • Contribute to the development of a strong Finance & Accounting Work Unit that reflects operational best practices
  • Processes all Purchase orders according to the Clinic’s Accounting Policies and Procedures.
  • Gathers, calculates data, formats and prepares various regular and special accounting reports and financial statements such as:

    • Accounting schedules and the documentation needed for program and agency audits
    • Report on bad debt reserves
    • Investment schedules and monthly journal entries.
    • Monthly closing reports including preparation of variance reports.


Position Requirements:

  • Insurance and patient credit refunds
  • CIF’s (completion and follow-up)
  • Eligibility Verification
  • Customer Service (Telephone)
  • Medi-Cal billing rules, regulations and requirements
  • CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Billing Certification and /or 2 years minimum experience as a biller/collector.
  • EPIC EHR Experience preferred
  • Experience working with an FQHC preferred
  • Bilingual(Spanish) preferred

Come be a part of our team and help to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients!

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