Patient Account Assoc Tier 1 - Credits

Intermountain Healthcare; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Colorado's Peaks Regional Office seeks a detail-oriented healthcare revenue cycle specialist to support payment postings, payer recoupments, refunds, and patient refunds. You will navigate payer portals, review explanations of benefits, and help resolve complex account issues.

Responsibilities include following policies, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and communicating clearly with teammates and payers. Some exposure to Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience in hospital or physician backend revenue cycle (Payment Posting, Billing, Follow-Up, Collections) preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Identify payment details and save backups per procedures.
• Research, validate, and adjust payment postings to resolve accounts.
• Initiate payer recoupments, refunds for payers and patients as applicable.
• Navigate payer claim portals and understand payer functionality.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with team and payers.
• Operate computers and office software and stay compliant with HIPAA.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:Provides extraordinary care to our customers through friendly, courteous, and professional service through a broad understanding of account handling processes, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues in a timely and accurate manner..We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia Vermont, Washington. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings. ”Video phone screens and interview(s) through Microsoft Teams will be required as well for fully remote position.Essential FunctionsIdentifies appropriate payment details and saves back-up as appropriate.Researches, validates and makes adjustments to payment postings. Follows up in accordance with procedures and policies with an overall goal of account resolution.Initiates payer recoupments, payer refunds, and patients refunds where applicable. Follows up in accordance with procedures and policies with an overall goal of account resolution.Abel to navigate various payer claim portals and understand payer functionality.Interacting with others by effectively communicating both orally and in writing.Operate computers and other office equipment, as well as various computer software’s.See and read computer monitors and documents in English.SkillsRecognizing true overpayments from false creditsResearching claim cycleUnderstanding Coordination of BenefitsUnderstanding EOBUnderstanding Medical TerminologyPayment HandlingEffective written and verbal communicationComputer LiteracyTime ManagementHIPAA RegulationsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED) requiredOne (1) years of experience in hospital or physician back-end revenue cycle (Payment Posting, Billing, Follow-Up, Collections) requiredKnowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations requiredPhysical RequirementsOperate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.Location:Peaks Regional OfficeWork City:BroomfieldWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.29 - $25.61We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.