Account Rep II, Medicare - Clinical Practice Services

Account Rep II

As an Account Rep II, you will submit, post, and secure maximum allowable reimbursement from third-party carriers, government programs and Health Maintenance Organizations in the areas of claims submission and/or account follow-up. Requires extensive use of multiple internal and external computer systems/applications and contact with the above entities.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: 90% Remote, 10% onsite, must reside in the metro Milwaukee, WI area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Release of information: Reply to requests for information from insurance companies. Pull the appropriate medical records to submit for claims payment and ensure all proper documentation is present and accurate.
• Apply extensive knowledge of multiple contracts, agreements and government guidelines/regulations to submit, post, research and/or resolve accounts or claims.
• Communicate via phone with various representatives, both internally and externally is necessary.
• Analyze multiple sources of remittance to determine proper allocation of rejections, payments and/or adjustments, subject to individual carrier guidelines and contractual fee schedules.
• Respond to carrier requests for additional information or documentation.
• Review carrier denials and/or unacceptable reimbursement to (a) challenge the determination or (b) adjust appropriately.
• Review and update registration to correspond with information received from payer.
• Copy and forward remittance advice to appropriate team for follow-up.
• Responsible for identifying and escalating contractual carrier issues to the appropriate source.
• Assist training Clerks.
• Perform necessary billing activities such as claims to maintain team goals or assist other teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of quality control, customer service standards, information management, procedural process, and recordkeeping.
• Computer, technical, interpersonal, oral communication, listening, and patience skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

Preferred Experience: Customer Service and/or Medical Billing experience. EPIC experience preferred.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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