Insurance Collection Specialist

Opening
Full Time

40 hours

Grade 008

United Business Office
Schedule
8 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Physician Billing specialist is responsible for resolving unpaid or rejected insurance accounts which have not been collected through routine billing. The Physician Billing specialist will follow up with the payers determining the best collection technique, resulting in payment or resolution of the outstanding claim. This role will efficiently and effectively use EPIC and will adhere to documented policies and procedures related to billing guidelines.
Key Functions and Expected Performances
With general direction of the Manager and with latitude for initiative and judgment:
20%

Maintains and exercises thorough knowledge of third party billing requirements and insurance regulations to review and follow up on unpaid insurance claims bringing about prompt payment of all outstanding receivables.
20%

Initiates task completion in EPIC by review of the invoice and determine invoice resolution by phone calls, correction of a claim – rebilling, investigation of medical documentation, addition of a modifier, claims appeal, etc. Prioritizes account work efficiently and effectively.
20%

Communicates any missing/incomplete information to providers and department administrative support staff to ensure accurate billing prior to charge entry. Communicates with insurance representatives through telephone calls, payer website, and written communication to ensure accurate processing of claims.
20%

Follows up on ‘non-routine’ denied accounts through review of remittances (EOBs), insurance correspondence, rejections received thru daily electronic and claims submission, etc. Researches claims, identifies problems and takes appropriate action to assure claim resolution.
10%

Mails paper claims with appropriate attachments when needed (insurance EOB, medical records, etc.). Processes Medicaid claims thru ePaces. Ensures additional documentation and/or information is provided for claims processed thru iHCFA, Claim Logic, CBAS, ePaces, etc. ensuring claims are billed without error.
5%

Prepares reports for management to document recurring problems and identifies the source of reimbursement delays. Works closely with management to ensure effective communication to resolve invoice payment delays.
5%

Completes special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
Associates degree and 2 years of professional medical claims billing and collecting experience.
OR
Certification obtained from a nationally accredited billing program, i.e.: CMBS (Certified Medical Billing Specialist).
Preferred:
Experience working with the EPIC system.
Strong knowledge of physician/professional fee billing or consumer collections experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Third party billing guidelines and knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good organizational skill.
Experience working with automated billing systems and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $ 17.50 - $ 23.08 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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