Patient Accounting Follow UP Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage outstanding accounts receivable
• Ensure timely payment for healthcare services
• Focus exclusively on follow-up activities
• Contact payers to resolve payment delays
• Recommend actions for delinquent accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Associate’s degree related to the medical field or business preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years appropriate work experience with a high level of communication skills and organizational ability required, preferably within the medical field. Familiarity with statues and regulations that impact collection of patient’s accounts required. Frequent contact with insurance companies, medical staff offices, ancillary department heads, patient registration, credit and collections department and attorney’s offices.
• Required Certification/Registration: None

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform full range of motion to accomplish tasks. Visual and aural acuity and finger/hand dexterity to operate office equipment. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work collaboratively, handle pressure, organize and synthesize information, and prioritize tasks. Critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility required. Must be able to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.