711125 ACCTS REC/COLLECTIONS REP

POSITION DESCRIPTIONResponsible for updating the patient information and handling all third party billing appropriately. Responsible for following up on accounts receivable and resolving delinquent accounts. Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Follow up and resolve outstanding accounts with no payments, partial payments, or denials in a timely manner for all insurance carriers. Track patterns of denials and rejections. Institute corrective action for the future. Resolve and resubmit rejected and unpaid insurance claims. Resolve returned mail. Work with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems. Research and correct any fee sheet problems or errors. Clarify with the front office on any incorrect or missing insurance information. Follow up on patient accounts receivable. Place calls to insurance companies or patients verifying the status of account. Research past due patient accounts. Resolve returned patient statements and process returned patient checks. Review patient accounts receivables with physicians. Submit overdue patient accounts to collection agencies when approved by attending physician; adjust patient accounts when submitted to collection agency. Handle accounts in which patients have declared bankruptcy. Set up payment plans where appropriate. Answer questions regarding insurance and patient accounts. Respond to patient or insurance correspondence. Maintain billing records, reports and files as required. Pull explanations of benefits (EOB s) and fee sheets. Make copies or fax as requested. Adhere to all internal compliance policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to the employee's particular duties. Treat patients, physicians, co-workers and others with dignity and respect. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures1. Knowledge of healthcare receivables and collections, including denial and appeal processes.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: NoWORK HOURS: 8a-5pWEEKEND REQUIREMENTS: NoON-CALL REQUIREMENTS: No.Northside Hospital is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.Employer's Job# 92872Please visit job URL for more information about this opening and to view EOE statement