Accts Receivable Specialist I

divh2Patient Billing And Accounts Receivable Specialist/h2pThis position is primarily responsible for all patient billing, payments and accounts receivable financial reporting for ICCHC. In addition this position has direct responsibility for assisting the Billing Supervisor with all patient-related financial reporting (both internal and external). Included in the scope of responsibilities is the supervision of the Accounts Receivable/Billing Assistant. Duties include entering payment data through electronic keyboard for daily transactions, with a high level of speed and accuracy. Responsible for all Physicians Billing accounts receivable including posting of all payments, collection of delinquent accounts and receivable from third party payors. Primary liaison in the identification and implementation of MIS billing system changes with Front Desk staff./ppWork hours: 80 hours/two weeks (Normal); sometimes more hours, sometimes less hours, or as needed to provide departmental coverage according to patient demand./ppJob relationship:/ppWorkers supervised: None/ppSupervised by: Billing Supervisor/ppQualifications:/ppEducation: High School Graduate with intermediate to advanced knowledge of billing functions, procedures, and hands-on computer operations normally acquired through two or more years experience in health care or medical environment preferred./ppTraining and experience: Two (2) years previous medical billing and accounts receivable experience. Bookkeeping experience preferred./ppJob knowledge: High level of quantitative skills. Excellent written and oral communication. Interest in learning medical terminology and coding procedure. Working knowledge of software packages and applications used in physician billing and accounts receivable functions. Proficient in the use of personal computers. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details. Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner./ppPhysical demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Large amounts of time may be spent using a PC and MIS application./p/div