Billing Specialist; Collector

Responsible for auditing the admission packets and for the verification of benefits along with all patient demographic information in the patient accounting system.

• Request and process all bills to third party payors and patients, maximizing re‑imbursement of services provided to achieve established hospital goals.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of charges, payments, adjustments and other transactions to patient accounts as required to include both insurance and patient billing for charges incurred.
• Responsible for timely follow‑up to insurance companies on billing submitted in order to allow for an effective and efficient cash flow of hospital receivables.
• Record both A/R and miscellaneous cash.
• Prepare bank deposits and post cash and adjustments to patient records as required.
• Balance A/R and maintain supporting reports as per department policy.
• Retrieve and perform electronic billing to insurance companies in a timely manner.
• Make follow up calls to insurance companies and guarantors as required.

Required 3 years

At least three years' experience in related field required, as well as extensive knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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