Patient Billing & Collections Specialist

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a billing professional to review and maintain patient billing accounts. Responsibilities include totaling and batching charges, posting payments in IDX, and collaborating with insurers, patients, and staff to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ billing experience in a multi-specialty practice, knowledge of third-party rules, and the ability to identify errors. Strong attention to detail is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of billing experience in a multi-specialty group practice.
• Current knowledge of third-party rules and regulations.
• Must possess the ability to accurately analyze and identify errors.
• Demonstrated experience in area of physician coding, billing and registration.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follows-up rejected or underpaid claims.
• Remains current and knowledgeable regarding insurer and regulatory changes (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care).
• Handles telephone billing inquiries from patient and insurance companies.
• Reviews and maintains all patient accounts with current insurance coverage.
• Posts patient and third party payments to accounts in the IDX system.
• Adjusts outstanding balances for contractual adjustments and professional courtesy according to policies.
• Provides coverage and support to other billing personnel as required.
• Initiates paperwork for refunds and handles inquiries from patients and payors.

Skills

Billing experience

Attention to detail

Identify errors

Physician coding

Registration knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IDX system

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a billing professional to review and maintain patient billing accounts. Responsibilities include totaling and batching charges, posting payments in IDX, and collaborating with insurers, patients, and staff to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ billing experience in a multi-specialty practice, knowledge of third-party rules, and the ability to identify errors. Strong attention to detail is essential for success.