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