Refund Specialist (Full Time) - Patient Financial Services

All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Responsibilities

• Runs daily credit report and processes all refunds
• Research accounts and documentation to determine validity of refunds
• Process all refunds within two (2) days of assuring credit is valid
• Balance each batch on a daily basis upon completion of refunds
• Meets productivity standards for processing refunds
• Provide back up for the Accounts Receivable Clerks when needed
• Participates in business division meetings, performance improvement activities, and committees as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: One (1) year experience in balancing and reconciling accounts
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of refund processes related to accounts and the ability to review an account and determine the appropriate refund

Preferences

• Education related to Cash Reconciliation, Billing, and Collections preferred
• Accounts receivable experience preferred

Special Position Requirements

• Level 1: Primarily but not limited to balancing/reconciling self-pay accounts in a single system.
• Level 2:
  • Reconciles Self-pay and Insurance accounts in two systems by utilizing collections experience
  • Balancing/reconciling electronic and paper documentation
  • Analyzing information to determine accuracy and completeness of work
  • Conducting non-routine research
  • Maintaining site productivity (average of 75 accounts a day) and quality standards
  • Making judgment calls regarding routine duties but refer non-routine situations to a supervisor and/or manager
  • Strong ability to complete multiple tasks per transaction with precision
  • Attention to detail with accuracy
• Level 3: Consist of Level 1 & 2 requirements along with the following:
  • Reconciles, collects, and re-bills in all systems and on all types of accounts
  • Must show the ability to evaluate areas of improvement, develop plans to resolve, and provide communication/training to the Business Office or other Departments

Work Requirements

• Blood Borne Disease Exposure Category: Category III
• Ability to sit for six to seven hours daily at a computer terminal
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds of files to storage area
• Must be able to deal calmly and effectively with frustrated and/or angry clients