Accounts Receivable Specialist, Clients/ Medical Pract HCS

Salary: 19.89-29.83 USDFacility: Administrative Regional Training CntrShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health EmmausExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: DaysHours: Summary:

Ensures that clients are reimbursed properly and efficiently by verifying patient insurance information, reviewing billing information, verify accuracy of charges. Performs follow-up on insurance company denials on a timely basis.

The position will support the clients and Medical Practices of HCSWNY, and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review of all claims for accuracy

Review and identify errors or issues with billing and correct the issue for billing

Review and correct all response files from electronic submissions

Follow up on any unpaid/outstanding/denied claims within the payers timely filing guidelines to ensure proper receipt of the claim by the insurance company or State/Federal agency, including:

Verify patient's insurance information using Hnet, ePaces, Connex, insurance company portals, phone calls and/or letters to patients and/or insurance carriers and/or their websites.

Make appropriate changes to correct the denied claims and submit corrected electronic or paper claims to the appropriate insurance carrier.

Reviews EOB's for denial or partial payment information.

Interacts with insurance companies to resolve issues delaying the collections of accounts, including the use of phone calls, emails, and portals.

Document all patient accounts with each action taken into appropriate system.

Follow up on all daily correspondence received on a timely basis.

Responsible to keep up to date with current insurance billing requirements and changes by reading payer newsletters and other publications.

Performs other related duties as requested.

Responsibilities:Education Requirements

High School diploma

Graduate of a certificate program for Medical Billing Program preferred

Experience Requirements

Two years of Medical Billing experience preferred

Certification in Medical Billing/Reimbursement is a plus

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Demonstrates knowledge of third party billing procedures

Knowledge of claims review and process

Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel preferred)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Dependable in both production and attendance

Self-Motivated

WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironment

Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

REQNUMBER: 26258