Accounts Receivable Collector 1

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Position Overview

Using reports, tools, and other resources provided by Aveanna, the Accounts Receivable Collector 1 is responsible for the proper and complete handling of all aged patient accounts for the sole purpose of collecting the very highest possible percentage of every billed account. This position maintains close contact with branch location personnel while constantly and consistently attempting to ensure maximum payment from all payers is received timely. This includes payment for all primary, secondary, tertiary or any other payer for all billed accounts including any and all guarantors for services provided. This is inclusive of claims to commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and private pay accounts.

Essential Job Functions

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  Works and collects delinquent A/R accounts
  
  



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  Documents collection efforts in EMR notes screens to include payer contacts, phone numbers, issues, actions taken, etc.
  
  



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  Maintains current AR at an acceptable percent.
  
  



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  Maintains DSO at an acceptable level.
  
  



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  Achieves cash goal on a quarterly basis.
  
  



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  Keeps supervisor, and branch location personnel informed of any significant collection payer or processing issues.
  
  



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  Submits adjustments in an accurate and timely manner.
  
  



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  Requests Bridge Tickets to correct and update EMR.
  
  



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  Works with Biller to ensure claims are refiled and/or billed to the second insurance in a timely manner.
  
  



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  Understands payer specific requirements for submitting claims (i.e. includes CMN's, nursing notes, invoices, etc.).
  
  



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  Understands and enforces SOX 404 controls
  
  



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  Reviews and responds to correspondence received from payers.
  
  



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  Reviews and submits guarantor statements as required. Responds to questions from patients regarding statements.
  
  



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  Addresses denials in an accurate and timely manner.
  
  



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  Completes document request forms and forwards to location as required.
  
  



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  Provides exceptional customer service.
  
  



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  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  



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  Minimum six (6) month prior healthcare insurance experience.
  
  



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  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  



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  Computer literate and ability to type, file and maintain audit records
  
  

Preferences


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  Other Skills/Abilities
  
  



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  Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
  
  



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  Attention to detail
  
  



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  Time Management
  
  



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  Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
  
  



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  Strong commitment to excellence
  
  



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  Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
  
  



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  Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
  
  



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  Excellent organization and communication skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
  
  



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  Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
  
  



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  Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
  
  



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  Must be able to sit and climb stairs
  
  



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  Must have visual and hearing acuity
  
  



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  Must have strong sense of smell and touch
  
  

Environment

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  Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
  
  



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  Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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