Patient Billing & Collections Specialist

Harris Computer; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Stock options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Computer in the United States (Missouri, Kansas City) is seeking a billing specialist to manage accounts receivable, ensure accurate billing data, and resolve denied claims. The role involves handling aging reports, researching discrepancies, and maintaining compliant documentation.

The position offers a competitive total rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manages work queue, aging lists, and claims correspondence to assure accurate and timely payment of accounts.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of billing data and revises any errors.
• Reads and interprets denied claims in order to resolve discrepancies; resubmits or files appeal for reconsideration.
• Reviews aging accounts in order to collect amounts due or initiates escalation procedures for collections, according to established guidelines.
• Notes follow-up on billing records and maintains supporting documents and notes in established files; verifies that remittances meet contractual obligations.
• Audits and resolves discrepancies on patient accounts; reviews accounts for non-covered or out of network procedures and refers adjustments according to established guidelines.
• Receives telephone calls; answers inquiries and resolves patient account questions; contacts patients to obtain or relay account information.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality in all aspects of patient health information, proprietary information, and employee information.
• Manages customer/client interactions in a professional manner; responds promptly to requests for service and assistance, and meets those commitments.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions, and implements them into department processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Harris Computer in the United States (Missouri, Kansas City) is seeking a billing specialist to manage accounts receivable, ensure accurate billing data, and resolve denied claims. The role involves handling aging reports, researching discrepancies, and maintaining compliant documentation.

The position offers a competitive total rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.