Biller

Employee Type :  Part-Time Industry :  Healthcare - Health Services Manages Others :  Yes Job Type :  Insurance Education :  High School Experience :  At least 1 year(s) Relocation Covered :  No Post Date :  5/25/2012 Contact Information Contact : Lauren Naworski Phone : 860-731-5522  Description

POSTING NOTICE NO:      4150

DATE POSTED:                  5/25/2012

DATE CLOSED:                  6/4/2012

JOB TITLE:                         

HOURS:                               20 hours

DEPARTMENT:                   Billing

LOCATION:                         Windsor

 

ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING RESULTS

 

Conducts collection follow-up activity on unpaid medical claims for all payors including but not limited to Medicare A, B, Husky, Commercial, Managed Commercial payors and including self pay, according to departmental procedures. Performs insurance verification, checks claim status via website or phone calls to insurance companies. Performs rebilling of claims, follows up on denials, processes appeals and all other steps necessary to get a claim paid.  Regular interaction with CHR sites regarding up to date insurance information, follow up from previous emails and re-entry of corrected data into profiler. Responsible for entire aging of A/R for organization and keeping A/R to absolute minimum Responsible to report payor issues to supervisor for resolution. Enters and maintains client billing and financial information into the Profiler billing system and other software programs, such as medical billing software, as necessary. Maintains the integrity and accuracy of client financial and billing data. Answers and appropriately handles all incoming phone calls, addressing questions and concerns from staff, insurance companies and other providers and clients. Maintains current working knowledge of third party payor requirements and makes the necessary adjustments to procedures when indicated. Maintains the confidentiality of client related information. May perform additional duties and responsibilities, as area needs require.

 

 Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

One to three years demonstrated experience in billing and collection of unpaid claims, preferably in a medical environment. Strong knowledge and understanding of billing and collection procedures; Experience with Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurance preferred. General PC knowledge and understanding, with general knowledge of billing software programs; accurate and timely data entry skills; Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to handle phone contacts with tact and diplomacy. Ability to interact with clients in a tactful and appropriate manner, regarding sensitive financial and billing issues. Skill in dealing with potentially difficult client situations. Good organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment. Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform percentage calculations; Skill in use of a calculator. Detail oriented.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school Diploma or equivalent


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