Billing and Posting Clerks
Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
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Salary Information
Billing and Posting Clerks: $47,170 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide information to coworkers. | General |
| Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. | General |
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | General |
| Operate office equipment. | General |
| Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Calculate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Route mail to correct destinations. | General |
| Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel. | General |
| Weigh parcels to determine shipping costs. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Execute sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | General |
| Prepare informational or reference materials. | General |
| Calculate shipping costs. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Schedule appointments. | General |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | General |
| Calculate financial data. | General |
| Respond to customer problems or complaints. | General |
| Maintain financial or account records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons. | Communication |
| Analyze financial information. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| Accuity EPICWare | Financial analysis software |
| Aderant legal software | Expert system software |
| Allscripts Professional PM | Accounting software |
| Automated billing software | Accounting software |
| CAI Software Seasoft | Accounting software |
| Check imaging software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Check processing software | Document management software |
| Check sorting control software | Industrial control software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Desktop publishing software | Desktop publishing software |
| File management systems | Document management software |
| Fiserv PEP+ reACH | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Accounting software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| HelpIT Systems addressIT | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| IPS of Boston DoubleCheck | Financial analysis software |
| Image Deposit Exchange Check Station | Access software |
| Image exchange networks | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Image replacement document IRD printing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Medical billing software | Accounting software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Mitek Systems ImageNet Payments | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Optical character recognition OCR software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Positive pay software | Financial analysis software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Prime Clinical | Accounting software |
| QuoteWerks | Financial analysis software |
| Remote deposit capture software | Access software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sage Medical Manager | Accounting software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Thomson Reuters Elite Enterprise | Accounting software |
| VECTORsgi Check Management Solution | Document management software |
| VECTORsgi Image Exchange Solution | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| eMDs Medisoft | Medical software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeepers Certification | National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Billing and Coding Specialist | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Chiropractic Professional Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Coding Associate | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified ENT Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Emergency Department Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Evaluation and Management Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Family Practice Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Gastroenterology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified General Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Internal Medicine Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Coder | Practice Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist | American Medical Billing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Outpatient Coding | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatrics Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Medical Auditor | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Coder | Radiology Coding Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Rheumatology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Trust Examiner | Conference of State Bank Supervisors | Not Available |
| Certified Urology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| Oracle Order Management Cloud Order to Cash 2020 Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |