Medical Billing Clerk Jobs
Medical Billing Clerk jobs are open across hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, and insurance companies, from entry-level to senior billing specialist, with specializations in coding compliance, claims processing, and accounts receivable follow-up. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Provides secretarial/receptionist services to the Mental Health Clinic as well as providing clerical support for the Mental Health Staff and ensures bills are properly processed for payment.
Responsibilities:- Registers all new patients at the center prior to their first appointment. Obtains necessary patient information including: patient consent for treatment, acknowledgement of patient`s rights, and any other material necessary for proper and complete patient registration. Enters all information into the Epic electronic health record.
- Obtains financial information from patients during the telephone intake process to determine method of payment and payment availability for services at this center before the patient commits to coming for an appointment. This includes informing the patient of all documents/materials they must bring to their first appointment.
- Performs a financial screening and determination prior to each patient`s intake appointment. This includes reviewing all documents for their method of payment to determine completeness. Follows up with patients to complete this process as needed.
- Maintains up-to-date information for patients regarding their method of payment. Notifies staff and/or the Director of patient conflicts or payment problems for the purpose of resolving the problems. Updates all patient information as needed and as brought in by patients and scans all needed information into the system as per hospital policy and practice.
- Assists with checking patients into the Epic electronic health record and with entering staff patient schedules into Epic.
- Receives and maintains cash and check payments from patients. Documents all such payments and prepares the material for deposit at PMC. Delivers this material to the Director for transport to PMC.
- Coordinates with PMC Finance and Registration personnel to comply with all regulations and patient needs. Engages in problem solving with PMC Registration and Finance staff when issues arise.
- Responds to all telephone calls to the Counseling Center. Routes all calls to appropriate staff, voice mail, and/or records messages from callers. Responds to all persons calling or coming into the center, including notifying staff of patient`s asking for appointments and intake appointments.
- Monitors clinic office supplies, as needed, and notifies the Director of Mental Health when new supplies need to be ordered. Assists in organizing and maintaining such supplies.
- Maintains a neat and orderly office space with all confidential material out of sight of all patients and members of the public.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- 2 years related experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- Medical billing, hospital experience preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking
- All HMH personnel, visitors, and vendors.
- General Office Conditions
- High Stress
- Works indoors in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
- Possibility of cuts or minor burns from instruments and equipment
- Long periods of sitting with frequent standing or moving to other areas to retrieve or return documents, and make copies.
- Requires periods of keying on computer terminal to input information.
- Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
- Requires frequent reading of correspondence, reports, material, etc.
- Requires ability to read and concentrate frequently to check accuracy of reports, correspondence, computer records, etc.
- Requires ability to read, understand, analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
- Requires ability to deal with stress of dealing with public, frequent interruptions, and working on more than one task concurrently.
- Requires flexibility in order to respond to changes in priorities, special project assignments, and emergency situations.
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Provides secretarial/receptionist services to the Mental Health Clinic as well as providing clerical support for the Mental Health Staff and ensures bills are properly processed for payment.
Responsibilities:- Registers all new patients at the center prior to their first appointment. Obtains necessary patient information including: patient consent for treatment, acknowledgement of patient`s rights, and any other material necessary for proper and complete patient registration. Enters all information into the Epic electronic health record.
- Obtains financial information from patients during the telephone intake process to determine method of payment and payment availability for services at this center before the patient commits to coming for an appointment. This includes informing the patient of all documents/materials they must bring to their first appointment.
- Performs a financial screening and determination prior to each patient`s intake appointment. This includes reviewing all documents for their method of payment to determine completeness. Follows up with patients to complete this process as needed.
- Maintains up-to-date information for patients regarding their method of payment. Notifies staff and/or the Director of patient conflicts or payment problems for the purpose of resolving the problems. Updates all patient information as needed and as brought in by patients and scans all needed information into the system as per hospital policy and practice.
- Assists with checking patients into the Epic electronic health record and with entering staff patient schedules into Epic.
- Receives and maintains cash and check payments from patients. Documents all such payments and prepares the material for deposit at PMC. Delivers this material to the Director for transport to PMC.
- Coordinates with PMC Finance and Registration personnel to comply with all regulations and patient needs. Engages in problem solving with PMC Registration and Finance staff when issues arise.
- Responds to all telephone calls to the Counseling Center. Routes all calls to appropriate staff, voice mail, and/or records messages from callers. Responds to all persons calling or coming into the center, including notifying staff of patient`s asking for appointments and intake appointments.
- Monitors clinic office supplies, as needed, and notifies the Director of Mental Health when new supplies need to be ordered. Assists in organizing and maintaining such supplies.
- Maintains a neat and orderly office space with all confidential material out of sight of all patients and members of the public.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- 2 years related experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- Medical billing, hospital experience preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking
- All HMH personnel, visitors, and vendors.
- General Office Conditions
- High Stress
- Works indoors in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
- Possibility of cuts or minor burns from instruments and equipment
- Long periods of sitting with frequent standing or moving to other areas to retrieve or return documents, and make copies.
- Requires periods of keying on computer terminal to input information.
- Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
- Requires frequent reading of correspondence, reports, material, etc.
- Requires ability to read and concentrate frequently to check accuracy of reports, correspondence, computer records, etc.
- Requires ability to read, understand, analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
- Requires ability to deal with stress of dealing with public, frequent interruptions, and working on more than one task concurrently.
- Requires flexibility in order to respond to changes in priorities, special project assignments, and emergency situations.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical billing clerk jobs.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding for accurate claims submission
- Experience with electronic health record and practice management systems
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing rules
- High school diploma or equivalent with vocational or on-the-job billing training
- Medical billing or coding certification such as CPC, CPB, or CBCS preferred
- Ability to research, appeal, and resolve denied or rejected insurance claims
Tips for Your Medical Billing Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to billing software
List every practice management or billing platform you've used, such as Epic, Medisoft, or Kareo, in a dedicated skills section. Employers scan for these names before reading anything else, so burying them in job descriptions costs you callbacks.
Highlight your clean claims rate
Quantify your accuracy on first-pass claims submissions whenever you can pull that number from your work history. Hiring managers for medical billing clerk roles weight error rates and denial ratios heavily, so a concrete accuracy figure separates your resume from generic ones.
Target openings by payer mix experience
If most of your experience is with Medicare and Medicaid, prioritize postings at federally qualified health centers or safety-net hospitals. Applying where your payer knowledge matches the employer's billing volume shortens the screening process significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical billing clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for denial management interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you handle a denial from a specific payer. Practice a step-by-step answer for at least two payer types you know well, naming the denial code, your research process, and how you resolved or appealed the claim.
Negotiate by citing specialty billing complexity
If you bill for a specialty with high coding complexity, like oncology, orthopedics, or behavioral health, name that explicitly when discussing compensation. Specialty experience commands a premium over general billing, and many candidates never make that case directly.
Medical Billing Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical billing clerks?
Quest Diagnostics, TNT Crane & Rigging, and Asbury Automotive are hiring the most medical billing clerks right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large hospital systems and revenue cycle management firms tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many medical billing clerk jobs are remote?
About 10% of medical billing clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in claims processing and accounts receivable follow-up roles that do not require on-site patient interaction. Positions tied to front-desk intake or in-person coding audits are more likely to remain on-site.
How do you become a medical billing clerk?
Start by completing a medical billing and coding certificate program at a community college or vocational school, which typically covers ICD-10, CPT coding, and insurance claim workflows. Earn an entry-level certification such as the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential. Then apply for junior or entry-level billing roles at physician practices or billing service companies to build hands-on payer experience.
Can you get a medical billing clerk job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with no direct billing experience if you hold a relevant certificate and can demonstrate familiarity with coding systems and insurance terminology. Physician offices and small group practices are more likely to train newcomers than large hospital systems. Volunteering to handle billing tasks in an administrative healthcare role or completing an externship through a certificate program also creates a credible entry point.
What does the medical billing clerk interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen to confirm your software familiarity and availability, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with the billing supervisor or revenue cycle manager. You may be asked to walk through how you handle a specific denial scenario or explain your process for verifying patient insurance eligibility. Some practices give a short written assessment covering coding terminology or claim form completion.
Where can I find and apply to medical billing clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to medical billing clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialty background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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