Revenue Cycle Spec, Cust Srvce & Collection REMOTE (New York, NY, US, 10022)
Title: Revenue Cycle Spec, Cust Srvce & Collection REMOTE
Location: REMOTE
Org Unit: Self Pay Collection 1
Work Days: Monday -Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $29.15 - $35.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Customer Service and Collections department of a respected academic medical institution that is deeply committed to exemplary patient care. Performs the day-to-day customer service activities within the centralized revenue cycle business office, responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through timely and professional follow-up to customer inquiries and balances. This position is remote.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the review and follow-up of a large volume of self-pay patient accounts for resolution and prompt payment.
- Responsible for account discrepancies, variances, and credit validation across all departments.
- Responsible for reviewing insurance claim and registration edits, eligibility issues, denied and rejected claim follow up.
- Establishes and monitors patient payment plan patterns; alerts management on deviations.
- Assists with the development and implementation of strategies and procedures that will reduce denials, maximize reimbursements and promote faster payment.
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism with patients and working to establish a positive rapport with every caller.
- Serves as Liaison between WCM and NYP Global services for billing of professional services between entities.
- Assists in training current and new employees on the use of systems and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains established institutional and department policies and procedures, objectives and quality & safety standards. Respects and adheres to rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality, HIPAA and handling PHI (Privileged Health Information).
- Performs other job related duties as required.
Education
- High School Diploma
Experience
- Approximately 1-3 years of medical billing and collections experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of third-party payor reimbursement - Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and Commercial Insurance.
- Previous related experience in an office setting
- Secured remote workspace that adheres to HIPPAA regulations and handling PHI.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication and inter-personal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Previous experience using Epic or EMR
- Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office – Excel.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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