Billing Specialist/Insurance Collector

Billing Specialist/Insurance Collector

Full Time. Hourly rate is $19.00-$24.00 range.

Join our team as a Billing Specialist/Patient Account Rep at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

This role requires three year's of prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting.

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors.
• Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill.
• Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims. Resubmit electronically when available.
• Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly.
• Complete adjustment forms if any adjustments need to be made to an account and attach all supporting documentation.
• Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 30-40 accounts worked per day minimum.
• Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class.
• Report an overview of the week to the BOD and participate in AR meetings.
• Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
• Assist financial counselors as needed.
• Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director of all benefit eligibility matters that suggest or challenge reimbursement.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years' prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Not applicable

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.