Overview
Position Summary:
Responsible for collecting commercial, government, and patient balances by following the approved processes, policies and procedures set by the revenue cycle department.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Days
- Much, much more.
Responsibilities:
This is a remote position. Working hours CST / EST.
Essential Functions:
- Monitors outstanding account balances to determine the next step in the collection process.
- Follows up on claims and claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided.
- Reviews accounts receivable activities and calls on outstanding balances or claims.
- Generates appropriate paperwork, including insurance claim forms (original and re-filed) and collection letters.
- Reviews insurance payments (Explanation of Benefits – EOB’s) to determine whether reimbursement is accurate. Navigate portals to send claims for adjudication.
- Investigates and appeals denied or underpaid claims.
- Responds to all inquiries received from patients and payors either by telephone or written request.
- Tracks and resolves discrepancies.
- Follows-up on unpaid insurance claims after denial to obtain settlement of claim.
- Audit insurance and patient accounts to determine whether a refund is needed.
- Promptly and courteously responds to all inquiries received from payors and patients either by telephone or written request.
- Provides clear communication and customer service on collection issues to external customers and internal business partners.
- Helps patients develop patient payment plans.
- Identifies patterns and trends that indicate a potential issue.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
- Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
- Submits billing data to insurance providers.
- Participates in continuing educational activities relative to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Computer proficiency and experience in windows-based technologies.
- Ability to be discrete and secure confidential and sensitive information.
- Prior work experience in a medical office setting preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, management of multiple tasks and the ability to do so independently.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with a positive attitude.
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines timely.
- Must be able to work as part of a team with peers and leadership within the organization.
- Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations.