Accounts Receivable Specialist

Holy Redeemer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Health in Philadelphia seeks a healthcare billing and financial counseling clerk to review admissions and outpatient procedures, determine co-pays and deductions, and gather information for billing. You will contact insurers and patients as needed and prepare accounts for billing, assessing patients' ability to pay under the financial counseling policy.

The role requires strong organization and communication, work with minimal supervision, and familiarity with Windows-based billing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with official proof.
• Minimum 2 years related healthcare clerical experience.
• Financial counseling experience desirable.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Microsoft Windows and Healthcare Registration and Billing System experience (SMS Invision & NET preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review all admissions and outpatient procedures to ensure proper approvals, pre-certifications, referrals and all documentation is obtained.
• Interact with patients to determine co-pay and deductible responsibilities and to obtain Point of Service collections.
• Contact with insurance companies and patients as needed to obtain all required information.
• Prepare all accounts for billing.
• Interact with elective patients to determine financial ability to pay, according to the financial counseling policy.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Independent work

SMS Invision

NET

Microsoft Windows

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SMS Invision

NET

Microsoft Windows

Job description

OVERVIEW

Joining Redeemer Health means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive team where your professional growth is valued. Our strength comes from bringing different perspectives and talent to our workforce, spanning PA & NJ. We offer programs that set up new team members for long-term success including education assistance, scholarships, and career training. With medical and dental coverage, access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus, investment in your retirement, and community events, your career at Redeemer is more than a job. You’ll discover a commitment to quality care in a safe environment and a foundation from which you can provide and receive personalized attention. We look forward to being a part of your professional journey.

SUMMARY OF JOB

Review all admissions and outpatient procedures to ensure that proper approvals, pre-certifications, referrals and all appropriate documentation is obtained. Interact with patients to determine co-pay and deductible responsibilities and to obtain Point of Service collections. Contact with insurance companies and patients as needed to obtain all required information. Prepare all accounts for billing. Interact with elective patients to determine financial ability to pay, according to the financial counseling policy.

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required. Must be able to provide official proof of completion.
• Minimum 2 years related healthcare clerical experience.
• Financial counseling experience desirable.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Microsoft Windows and Healthcare Registration and Billing System experience (SMS Invision & NET preferred).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.