This position is an on-site position

Responsible for obtaining accurate and detailed information concerning insurance and self-pay reimbursement on all patient accounts.

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. 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of one-year experience in either medical or third party billing/collections required.  Compensation is based on experience.  

Must have good verbal and written communication skills Must be detail oriented Proficiency in Microsoft Offices and knowledge of healthcare billing is required Must be able to work individually as well as within a team setting