Denials Coordinator

Job Number:33799

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address:417 W 3rd Ave City, State:

Albany, Georgia Zip Code:31701

Department:

PPMH PATIENT ACCOUNTING Shift: First Shift Job Type:Full time Posted Date:

Job Description

Summary:

Description:

Job Summary Responsible for coordinating the denial and appeal process in conjunction with care management staff and the Business Office, meeting goals and timelines for appeals, and tracking outcomes.

Qualifications Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field or High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of additional experience in the Revenue Cycle with experience with analytics and denials. Required Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field Preferred Work Experience=> 1 year in healthcare data analytics and/or application support Required=> 7 years of experience in the Revenue Cycle experience with a concentration in Patient Accounting, to include billing, follow-up, denials, and denial recovery Required Licenses, Certifications and Required TrainingCPAS
- Certified Patient Account Specialist or CPAR Certification must be obtained within 20 months of hire. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS2-year / Associate Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field. In lieu of an Associate's Degree, a High School Diploma, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the Revenue Cycle with experience with analytics and denials. (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS2 - 3 years in a Health Care data analytics and/or application support (Required)8+ years of experience in the Revenue Cycle experience with a concentration in Patient Accounting to include billing, follow-up, denials, and denial recovery. (Required)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Required Certifications/Licensures: CPAR Certification must be obtained within 20 months of hire.

Job Knowledge Possesses current and comprehensive skills and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively and efficiently. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, professional knowledge, and expertise as well as guide the team in learning new and applying new skills. Requires minimal day-to-day direction to perform responsibilities. Acts as a resource in the area of specialty and are able to share best practices and answer questions as needed.

GENERAL SKILLS Organizational Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Customer Relations Mathematical Analytical Grammar  / Spelling Read / Comprehend Written Instructions Follow Verbal Instructions Transcription Mechanical Basic  Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite General Clerical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Have near normal vision
- Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Walking
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Sitting
- Continuously within shift (67-100%)Climbing
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Bending/Stooping
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Twist at waist
- Frequently within shift (34-66%)Pushing/Pulling
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Lift/carry up to 20 lbs
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)Reaching above shoulder
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%)