Accounts Receivable Specialist
VieMed Healthcare · Lafayette, LA · 2 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Duties
- Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system
- Makes proper phone etiquette and represents VieMed in a professional manner
- Makes daily deposits at the bank
- Enters patient & insurance payments in the billing system
- Able to read through and understand medical EOB (explanation of benefits)
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager, and other superiors
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated.
- Organizes and manages Secretary’s activities reflecting due consideration for the needs of the facility and staff
- Manages and operates computer equipment safely and correctly
- Completes other duties, as assigned within the time given
- Performs other tasks as instructed by management team
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager/Supervisor, and other superiors
- Reports all concerns or issues directly to Collections Manager and Supervisor
Requirements
- Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
- Understand Insurance Medical and Payment Policies
- Experience: Two years minimum of medical billing required
- DME experience preferred
Skills
- Superior organizational skills and time management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a health care team
- Communication Proficiency
- Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
- Knowledge of Excel