Billing Specialist; Collector

Harboroaks6 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position: Billing Specialist (Collector)

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for obtaining accurate and detailed information concerning insurance and self-pay reimbursement on all patient accounts.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Request and process all bills to third party payors and patients, maximizing re-imbursement of services provided to achieve established hospital goals.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of charges, payments, adjustments and other transactions to patient accounts as required to include both insurance and patient billing for charges incurred.
  • Responsible for timely follow-up to insurance companies on billing submitted in order to allow for an effective and efficient cash flow of hospital receivables.
  • Record both A/R and miscellaneous cash.
  • Prepare bank deposits and post cash and adjustments to patient records as required.
  • Balance A/R and maintain supporting reports as per department policy.
  • Retrieve and perform electronic billing to insurance companies in a timely manner.
  • Make follow up calls to insurance companies and guarantors as required.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Additional college course work preferred.
  • Three years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Required Skills

Detail-oriented
Effective communication
Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Insurance reimbursement
Billing and collections
Follow-up with insurance companies
Bank deposits
Data entry
Cash posting