This is an in office position

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Central Business Office, the Medical Insurance Collector’s responsibility is to work accounts receivable to maximize reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

Works accounts receivable in assigned area to maximize reimbursement. Utilizes knowledge of PPO, HMO, and Government guidelines.

Contacts various payers and patients to collect on outstanding accounts. Tracks and enters all calls for documentation, trending and reporting.

Identifies patterns of insurance concerns that directly impact cash flow.

Handles multiple insurance and patient incoming calls and responds to each call in an efficient, effective, and professional manner.

Ascertains account information and makes necessary corrections in regards to the insurance data or patient’s registration.

Maintains ongoing knowledge of third party billing requirements. Understands billing timeliness and urgency in meeting all claims and filing deadlines. Keeps current with knowledge of payer contracting agreements.

Maintains daily work file, assigned reports and or special projects.

Reviews and responds to Insurance and/or Patient correspondence timely.

Reviews and responds to site correspondence timely.

Reports to supervisor any concerns or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required

Must have 3 years of medical billing and collections experience.

Medicare billing experience a plus.

Worker's Compensation experience required

CPSI experience preferred.

Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.

Familiarity with medical terminology, coding (CPT/ICD9/HCPCS) and standard electronic billing format.

Benefits

Paid holidays.

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401K

Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.