Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2 days ago
Physician Billing & Collections Specialist - Occupational Health Department
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Come join our Worker's Compensation team at Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!

WORK IS ON SITE- LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Position Purpose

Develops a networking relationship with workers’ compensation carriers, managed care organizations and employers for the purpose of ensuring timely payment of occupational medicine clinic patient charges.  Communicates effectively with clinical operations and administrative personnel concerning the transmission of medical chart documentation for the purposes of bill resubmissions and appeals.  Analyzes EOB’s (Explanation of Benefits) from payers to determine the accuracy of their reimbursement to the occupational medicine program.

What you will do

Communicate effectively on a continual basis with the Collections Manager

Review EOB denials and identifies denial trends along with solutions for resolution

Run accounts receivable aging report to follow up on outstanding insurance payments that need to be reviewed for additional follow up

Identify claims that need to be appealed and process appeal in a timely manner

Establish working relationship with clinical site personnel for the effective transfer of information

Minimum Qualifications

WORK IS ON SITE- LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent, college level courses preferred

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Accounts Receivable/ Collections experience.

Knowledge of workers’ compensation claims preferred

Experience with insurance follow up, calling insurance carriers, review of EOB’s, appeal writing preferred

Working knowledge of CPT, HCPC, and ICD-10 codes

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full time 40hrs M-F days

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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