Revenue Cycle Representative I

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Weldon (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative I to perform follow-up with third-party payers, patients and hospital departments to resolve outstanding balances and payment discrepancies.

Educated candidates with a high school diploma are required, while associates or bachelor's degrees are preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely actions, and knowledge of payer requirements within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with third-party payers, patients and other departments to resolve outstanding balances and payment discrepancies.
• Contact payers and internal departments to obtain information needed for account resolution; resolve denied or unpaid accounts and variances.
• Analyze and research payment discrepancies, update and reconcile adjustments as necessary, and determine appropriate actions.
• Maintain understanding of various third-party insurance carriers and regulatory requirements related to payments.
• Review correspondence and expedite resolution of receivables while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and adhere to department policies and timelines.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsRevenue Cycle Representative IJob DescriptionResponsible for the follow-up with all third-party payers, patients and other departments related to outstanding account balances, payment discrepancies and execute resolution.Essential FunctionsInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Contact payers regarding unpaid or denied accounts.Contact third party payers, hospital departments, and patients to obtain information required foraccount resolution, i.e. unpaid, denied accounts, payment variances, etcResolve claim edits with internal departments.Update and reconcile adjustments as necessary.Analyze and research payment discrepancies. Determine and execute appropriate action forresolution.Contacts payers regarding unpaid accounts within designated timeframes.Maintains understanding of various third-party insurance carriers and regulatory requirements asrelated to receiving full and proper payments.Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Maintains productivity and quality requirements as defined by departmental policy.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Reviews correspondence and takes appropriate action to expedite resolution of outstanding receivables with established quality/time standards.Education:High School Diploma/GED requiredAssociates or Bachelors degree preferredWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityAbington Memorial HospitalPrimary Location Address1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.