Account Specialist

Account Specialist page is loaded## Account Specialistlocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-117539**Location:**Calmont Operations Building**Department:**CBO/Patient Financial Services**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**Under the leadership of Patient Financial Services (PFS) management, the Account Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable through claim follow up, cash collection, and denial management for services rendered by Cook Childrens Medical Center (CCMC). This positon requires knowledge of Federal, State, and payor regulations, reimbursement methodologies; and communication with third party payors to facilitate timely and accurate reimbursement.Education:High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred Minimum three years billing, insurance follow-up, or healthcare business office experience Understanding of Managed Care contracts, denials and payor methodology Effective oral and written communication skills Keyboarding accuracy and math aptitude skills Medical terminology preferred Prior experience with Epic Hospital Billing Resolute preferredCertification/Licensure:**Cook Children's Medical Center** is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook Children's