Accounts Receivable Assistant

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Job Description

Division/Department: Human Services Revenue Cycle

Location: Min No Aya Win Human Services Center - Onsite

Reports To: Billing & Coding Manager

Probationary Period: 90 days Full time, 120 days Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification: Non-Child-Related NA

Driver's License: Level 0 - No Driver's License required.

Rate of Pay: $18.78 to $21.13 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Separate and log daily payments and EOBs by departments.
• Reconcile receivables with Human Services Division Financial Assistant.
• Complete daily deposit sheet for Reservation Business Committee accounting.
• Distribute daily deposit with Explanation of Benefits to appropriate departments.
• Post medical payments and adjustments to transactions in accounts.
• Follow up on denials for payment and second insurance.
• Post electronic payments.
• Post payments to the Third-Party Payer contracts.
• Generate and run insurance claims daily.
• Run weekly reports for past due claims and process as necessary.
• Update fee schedules yearly for Current Procedural Terminology and Health Common Procedure Coding System codes.
• Update the medical billing software tables in file maintenance as needed.
• Participate in Continued Quality Improvement activities as requested.
• Back up for billing staff as needed.
• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• No Driver's License Required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One to two years of electronic billing medical services is required.
• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (CPT & HCPC) is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

About Us

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.