Reimbursement Collection Specialist I

The Reimbursement Collection Specialist I is responsible for collecting outstanding receivables from insurance companies, patients and physicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures timely follow-up on all assigned claims to secure timely payment

Works with payers to determine reasons for denials, corrects and reprocesses claims for payment in a timely manner

Reduces claims in the over 90-day categories

Collects “Patient Responsibility” from the patient

Accurately documents all transactions with carriers and patients regarding the financial status of claims and documents progressive collection efforts into the appropriate collection notes in all required computer systems

Completes timely follow-up as required by department guidelines

Demonstrates successful collection meetings by adhering to all collection guidelines and rules

Mails, faxes or emails all appropriate collections correspondence

Receives incoming calls related to the Billing/Collections Department

Identifies uncollectible accounts and acquires approval for Bad-Debt Write/off

Maintains relationships with insurance companies

Generates and prepares patients statements and review them for accuracy prior to mailing

Utilizes the Internet for Insurance claims status

Assists with external audits

Be willing to cross-train and fill-in in other areas within the department

Works in an efficient and cohesive group environment

Supports group and management efforts

Completes daily, weekly and monthly tasks as required by department standards

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent Associates Degree from college preferred or Certificate from a technical school for billing. Two years related experience in a healthcare environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to our patients, intermediary, carriers and internal customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to assess and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER and INTERNET SKILLS: Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Word. The ability to create and populate simple Excel spreadsheets. Ability to navigate the web for the purpose of collections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus. The ability to perform heavy data entry or other computer function which requires extensive keyboard use. The ability to lift and move for short distances boxes or files with a weight not to exceed 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in an environment of open-space cubicles where the noise level is usually quiet.

OTHER SKILLS THAT APPLY: Diplomacy Professionalism Filing Organizing Planning Multi-tasking

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