Accounts Receivable Claims Representative, Part Time, Mt. Laurel

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Position Responsibilities

• Identifies items to be billed by procedure and services performed.
• Obtains necessary documentation for billing and obtains pre-certifications.
• Enters all charges and submits bills in accordance with Patient Accounting policy.
• Posts payments, performs daily reconciliations, produces daily census, and performs month end close.
• Maintains data in billing management system, i.e. updating current and adding new demographic information, and ensures that documentation entered is accurate and complete.
• Analyzes, identifies and trends billing issues to proactively reduce denials and variances.
• Works system generated reports such as residual balance, credits, no-pay.
• Reports and resolves variances and inefficiencies, escalating accounts as necessary to resolve billing issues.
• Interacts / communicates effectively with various department staff and assists customer service inquires both internally and externally: liaison with Patient Accounting and Physician billing services, employers and insurance carries to ensure accurate and timely billing process.
• Maintains open communication with management regarding billing and coding issues including documentation, denials/appeals, etc.
• Follows up on assigned insurances on a monthly basis and maintains records of declined claims requiring appeals.

Position Qualifications

• Required / Experience Required: 1-3 years experience in billing, collections, registration, or related hospital / office environment. One Year Of Epic System Experience Highly Preferred.
• Must have fast, accurate data entry skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to details.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• PC literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.