Patient Account Specialist: Billing & Patient Accounts- 7056

Patient Account Specialist: Billing & Patient Accounts

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Job Title: Patient Account Specialist

Employment Type: 40 hours Full-time

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00 pm

Program: Billing & Patient Accounts

Site Location: Windsor, CT

PC#: 1599

Objective of Position: To perform A/R and claim functions timely and accurately in support of the organizations overall goals.

By:

• Accurately maintaining up-to-date processing system
• Performing client billing, collection and follow-up for medical, clinical and other services provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts collection follow-up activity on unpaid medical claims for Husky and Project Safe payer and back up to all other payers (as needed), according to departmental procedures.
• Performs accurate and timely billing of Project Safe claims, secondary claims and crossover claims for all other payers.
• Performs editing and rebilling of claims, follows up on denials, processes appeals and all other steps necessary to get a claim paid for Husky and Project Safe payer.
• Posts paper insurance payments, CSSD, Wise and Project Safe payments.
• Interacts with CHR sites to update insurance information, follow up from previous emails and re-entry of corrected data into the billing system.
• Completes monthly projects needed to keep EHR system updated as directed by director of department.
• Reports payer issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Enters and maintains client billing and financial information into the Credible billing system and other software programs as necessary.
• Maintains the integrity and accuracy of client financial and billing data.
• Answers and appropriately handles incoming phone calls, addressing questions and concerns from staff, insurance companies and other providers and clients.
• Maintains current working knowledge of third party payer requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client related information.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1-3 years demonstrated experience in billing and collection of unpaid claims, preferably in a medical environment. Experience with Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurance preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation: Starting at $19.28/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.