Jobs · OTHR · Illinois

Remit Specialist

Chicago Behavioral Hospital · Des Plaines, IL · 2 wk ago
OTHR$24–$26/hrFull-time

About the role

The Remit Specialist is responsible for the billing, follow-up, and collection of assigned patient accounts by contacting patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers to resolve outstanding balances. This role works closely with collection agencies for bad debt recovery, maintains third-party logs, and may assist with coding and posting receivables from patients, insurance companies, and third-party payors on patient accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Contact patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers to resolve outstanding balances.
  • Work closely with collection agencies for bad debt recovery.
  • Maintain third-party logs.
  • Assist with coding and posting receivables from patients, insurance companies, and third-party payors on patient accounts.

Requirements

  • A minimum of one (1) years experience in a health care collections or related field, or any combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment.
  • Experience with insurance billing, computer and business software programs (Excel) preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge of CPT coding and billing procedures.
  • Knowledge of insurance billing and collection procedures.
  • Knowledge of computer software applications and business systems.
  • Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
  • Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work as a team player and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Skills

  • Knowledge of CPT coding and billing procedures.
  • Knowledge of insurance billing and collection procedures.
  • Knowledge of computer software applications and business systems.
  • Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
  • Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work as a team player and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Benefits

  • Monthly bonus eligible.
  • 401(k) + matching.
  • Health Insurance.
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • 100% company-paid long term disability insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Cafeteria on site + discounted meals.
  • Employee engagement events.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Free parking.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $26.00 an hour and monthly bonus eligible.

Schedule

M-F, 8a-4:30p

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