Billing Clerk (General)
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
At a Glance
Billing Clerk (General) earns an average of $47,880/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3–3.6 years. Top skills: Collections, Billing, Data Entry.
$47,880/yr
High school or GED
3–3.6 years
15
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Records Specialists
Median Wage
$50,250/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Collections
Billing
Data Entry
Invoicing
Accounting
Data Quality
Finance
Accounts Receivable
Electronic Systems
Medical Billing
Financial Controls
Process Improvement
Call Center Experience
Intellectual Property
Automotive Finance
Common Skills (15)
Microsoft Office
Typing
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Social Skills
Computer Literacy
Filing
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Spanish Language
Communication
Arithmetic
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