Data Entry And Immunization Billing Clerk

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : FAIRFIELD, CT
Job Type: PART TIME
Job Number: 2020-00012
Department: HEALTH
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for immunization clinic billing and related reports as well as maintaining various departmental databases. This position may be required to report to various locations to assist with departmental activities, including but not limited to the Public Health Nursing Office, immunization clinic locations, schools and various community settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle office reception and various clerical duties, including but not limited to greeting and responding to visitors/guests appropriately, answering phones (routing visitors and calls to appropriate staff or other departments), handling inquiries and departmental documents and records;
• Enter new and updated information into databases;
• Prepare and input immunization data by compiling and sorting data and establishing entry priorities;
• Verify and reconcile immunization insurance claims;
• Handle personal confidential information and maintain confidentiality procedures and personal practices;
• Adjust medical billing claims;
• Respond to telephone inquiries and contact patients and insurance companies;
• Ensure work area is clean and organized;
• Type letters and handle correspondence including emails and faxes;
• Collect and provide information related to Freedom of Information requests;
• Perform filing and other various clerical duties;
• During times of emergencies responds to office or other locations and assists with expanded departmental responsibilities including but not limited to Fairfield Call Center operations, Fairfield Emergency Shelter operations, mass dispensing efforts and volunteer coordination.
• Performs other related duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to problem solve;
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, work independently, and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed;
• Strong time management skills and ability to focus on DATA ENTRY tasks;
• Ability to express oneself succinctly and professionally, both orally and in writing;
• Proficiency in computer software and report writing skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel;
• Ability to work professionally, with a strong sense of customer service;
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high pressure environment;
• Strong typing, DATA ENTRY skills;
• Ability to provide attention to detail, performing work thoroughly and accurately;
• Ability to work independently, exhibit good decision making;
• Ability to analyze information;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience with medical billing software/system;
• Strong DATA ENTRY skills, attention to detail

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday, flexible schedule, up to 19.5 hours per week

PAY RANGE

• $20 per hour

AFFILIATION

• Part-Time

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.