Collection Billing Associate

Job Duties:

• Face-sheet and census entry to ensure accurate billing.
• Verifying primary and secondary insurance coverage on residents.
• Provide customer service and problem resolution to facilities and residents.
• Account reconciliation and account refund requests
• Complex account reconciliation
• Account adjustments, bad debt processing
• Third party, Medicare, Managed Care, and private billing, claim corrections and follow-up
• Track and re-bill pending Medicaid accounts
• Re-bill claims as needed
• Identify pattern problems (improper patient demographic data entered, Insurance information not entered, etc.). Initiate corrective action plan and notify management.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed on an account to include letters, telephone conversations, charges payments, etc.
• Recognize and rectify any errors made within an account
• Set up Lawson accounts for facility and private pay
• Month-end closing process within the scheduled deadline.
• Assist in special projects as required
• Works with minimal supervision
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skill Requirements:

• Assertive interpersonal communication skills
• Strong understanding of computer technology

Educational Requirements:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associates Degree or Higher in Accounting or related field

Experience:

• Preferred: Experience in Accounts Receivable Department or Collections preferred, but not required