Insurance Collection Rep III

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Job Location (Full Address):

156 West Ave, Brockport, New York, United States of America, 14420

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500054 SMH Hem/Onc - Strong West

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 105 H

Compensation Range:

$19.96 - $27.94

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Resolves aged insurance accounts which have not been collected through billing and routine follow-up activities. Assesses payment probability to determine appropriate collection technique.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Resolves unpaid insurance accounts which have not been paid or rejected within a predetermined period and are impeding the prompt resolution of Accounts Receivable. Contacts via correspondence, telephone or meeting with insurance representatives.

• Researches, identifies, and contributes to resolution if unable to resolve with third-party insurance. Collaborates with internal payer contracting department and/or files an appeal.

• Documents all actions for both patient and University personnel and interacts with ancillary areas to secure needed assistance and documentation to meet insurers requirements.

• Maintains a detailed knowledge of insurance regulations and billing procedures which affect Accounts Receivable, so as to rebill accounts correctly.

• Responds to written and verbal inquiries.

• Maintains records for effective reporting on both daily and weekly basis.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree and 2 years of hospital patient accounting or consumer collections experience required

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification obtained from a nationally accredited billing program (i.e., Certified Medical Billing Specialist CMBS, Certified Medical Records Technician CMRT, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist CMRS) preferred

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