Patient Accounts Manager (60640)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoPOSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Accounts Manager oversees and manages patient billing & collection services through communication and interaction with patients, practitioners, staff, insurance companies & attorneys. Tasks are both service and mostly duty oriented.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Optimizing coding of procedures (CPT & ICD-9) to maximize reimbursement.
2) Submitting electronic claims, supporting documentation, and needed follow-ups.
3) Insurance verification's and pre-certification's.
4) Making telephone calls, writing letters, and/or sending faxes to patients, insurance carriers, and other responsible parties in the pursuit of getting a claim resolved.
5) Handling and interpreting medical documentation.
6) Analyzing and interpreting documents, contracts, notes, and other correspondence.
7) Writing appeals to insurance carriers to overcome denials.
8) Generating timely, meaningful activity reports (A/R, statements of accounts, etc.).
9) Issuing monthly patient statements.
10) Reviewing and preparing accounts for submission to collection agency.
11) Creation and Implementation of SOP's & Policies related to Billing & Collections.
12) Responsible for creation of all types of financial letters & forms.
13) Front Desk: entering patient demographic and encounter information into an electronic billing system; receiving and applying payments, issuing receipts, reconciling day sheets, and preparing deposits.

PERSONAL QUALITIES: Must have excellent communication, organizational, computer and multitasking skills. The candidate must be professional, diplomatic, dependable, self-directed, conscientious & motivated. The candidate should also have a cheerful personality, is driven to pay attention to detail and complete tasks thoroughly.

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1) High school diploma. College degree preferred.
2) If the candidate has Certificate training 1 year of experience is required or a minimum of 2 years work experience in billing & collections in a medical office (preferably chiropractic) is required.
3) Fluent English & Superior language proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic in order to investigate claims issues, reply to correspondence, and understand how to apply contract rates, etc.
4) Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic billing systems (such as Availity, Office Ally, Navinet, etc.). EMR experience a plus.
5) Current knowledge of medical practice and billing laws & regulations.
6) Must possess good customer service skills.
7) Strong comprehension of insurance billing (ICD-9 & CPT codes) & collections processes.
8) Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
9) Ability to work efficiently, in an organized fashion.
10) Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
11) Must be able to perform other tasks as assigned.

If you are interested & believe you will be a GREAT candidate for the position described above, please follow these directions when submitting your resume:
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2) Write a paragraph telling us a little bit about yourself & why you are a good fit for the above detailed position
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The position is currently part-time, possibility of full time in 6 months .
Location: 60640Compensation: $12-15/hourThis is a part-time job.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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