We are currently hiring a skilled and motivated Insurance Collector for a well-known health facility in the area Bakersfield, CA. You will research and secure payment for managed care accounts within the billing department. Utilize billing, collecting, research, correspondence, and independent problem-solving skills of account errors within company standards and timeframes. Reconcile complex multi payment accounts as necessary.
Full Time
Temp to Hire
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $21.00/HR
Job Duties:
- Perform the adjustments, refunds etc. common with billing knowledge to bring account to zero balance within established timeframes.
- Follow up on required daily accounts based on assigned practice and/or payer to reduce the A/R and maintain company Key performance indicators (KPI).
- Submit appeal letters on unpaid and underpaid claims applications.
- Prioritize work to minimize interruptions and increase efficiency in collections process.
- Prepare and submit weekly & monthly AR summary of activity report for all assigned practices/payers to department manager with detailed action plans and/or unresolved issues.
- Establish and maintain an efficient filing system for company employed provider group and payor contracts.
- Perform retrospective audits of new self-pay accounts to update demographic information.
- Participate in accounts receivable collection campaigns as needed to meet department goals.
- Notify the contracted billing company of the payor of written refund requests. Services accounts where the company has a request for a patient refund. Prepares paperwork for the refund approvals.
Additional Duties
- HIPAA compliance - Responsible for enforcing compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all member information confidential.
- Compliance - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Participate in QA/QI activities and contribute towards the overall performance improvement of the organization.
- Required to learn and use the Electronic Health and Practice Electronic System and its components as required by the job functions and highlighted in the Policies and Procedures.
- All employees will participate in Patient Centered Home Health Model.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completed Medical Billing program at an accredited program
- Minimum of one year billing and accounts receivable experience in a physician practice environment
Benefits Available:
·Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
·$0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits
·Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)
·Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children
·Pet insurance available
·Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities.
Hiring Requirements:
·Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
·As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check
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Compensation
$21 - $21