Business Office - Biller/Collector
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ResponsibilitiesShape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope. We are currently seeking a Biller/Collector for Riveredge Hospital. Simply apply to the posting and discuss your interests with the hiring managers if you are selected to come in for an interview.The Biller/Collector timely and accurately follows up on all assigned accounts. Submits reports to CFO/Business Office Manager as assigned. Performs various clerical responsibilities as may be assigned. Maintains collection files and monitors for accuracy. Documents on all open accounts. Maintains an appropriate reminder system to ensure prompt follow-up. Documents every contact made to or by third party payer, patient, family, or employee. Advises Business Office Manager and/or CFO of problem accounts at the time of encounter while monitoring and recording all payments made on accounts. Notes payment discrepancies and resolves them immediately. Maintains neat, legible, and chronological documentation of all collection and follow-up activity. Processes manual revenue reports at month-end to support the billing that will go out that month. Balances these reports with the billing submissions. Prepares Bad Debt Write-offs and other adjustments. Reports any non-covered or inadequately covered patients. Works with Utilization Management to maximize payables and performs third party and self-pay follow-up as required.QualificationsJob Requirements:Associates degree in business or finance.Alternatively, equivalent experience in the billing and collections field.Requires at least two years of experience in a medical facility business office or UM with collections responsibilities.In-depth knowledge of funding sources and government reimbursement protocols.Must be at least 21 years of age.Able to pass hospital background check, including credit component.Strong verbal and written communication skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr