Infusion Medical Collector

Looking for experienced and motivated Accounts Receivable Collection experts to join our dynamic team! The AR Collection role is a full-time position responsible for collection processes for TDD services that includes out and in network Payers, contract analysis, reimbursement, denial management, appeals and resolving billing-related issues with insurance companies or other responsible party for services rendered.

The perfect candidate should have outstanding communication skills, an in-depth knowledge of collection practices, work in compliance with Federal and State rules, regulations, and policy related to billing and collection activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent is required.
• 5 years of healthcare industry experience required.
• 5 years of medical billing and collections experience required.
• Home Infusion, Intrathecal Pain Management experience preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Understanding of all Revenue Cycle Management functions and integration of one another.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate and exercise good judgment in solving complex situations and advising in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic with personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential material, strong knowledge of HIPAA privacy guidelines and requirements.
• Competence with ICD-9,ICD-10 and EOBs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assist in leading a diverse department in an environment with frequent changes and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Self-directed, detail oriented, conscientious, organized, and able to follow through.
• Ability to train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments to meet timelines.
• Ability to deal in an organized manner with problems involving multiple variables within the scope of the position.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, organizations, and the public.
• Tolerant of frequent interruptions and distractions from staff and other internal support teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties, respects patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows up on invoices submitted to ensure prompt and timely payment and escalates issues, as necessary.
• Evaluates payments/denials received for correctness and ensures they are applied accordingly.
• Identifies bad debt write-offs and A/R adjustments. Initiates write-offs and adjustments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies any overpayments and/or duplicate payments and investigates and resolves accordingly.
• Processes refund requests, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with other departments to obtain patient or insurance information needed for claim payment.
• Responsible for understanding all procedures within regulatory mandates.
• Ensures that the activities of the collection operations are conducted in a manner that is consistent with overall department protocol, and are following Federal, State, and payer regulation, guidelines, and requirements.
• Verifies billing accounts with accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Makes calls to troubleshoot payment discrepancies and establish resolution.
• Documents, in detail, phone calls, phone number, person spoken to, and call details on a consistent basis.
• Consistently looks for areas to maximize claim reimbursement.
• Resolves issues that created a denial within 5 days of receipt of denial.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Maintains understanding of NDC (National Drug Code) numbers, metric quantities, and knowledge of infusion supplies.
• Maintains a broad range of knowledge of insurance plans, medical terminology, billing procedures, government regulations, and medical codes.
• Shares knowledge gained with other staff members and works as a team member.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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