Credit Balance Specialist-Patient Accounting
Credit Balance Specialist-Patient Accounting
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Overview
Now hiring a Credit Balance Specialist-Patient Accounting
Analyzes and Validates accuracy of all accounts with credit balances to determine whether payments and allowances posted are accurate according to contractual agreements and determines if a refund or an adjustment is required to resolve/close the account.
How you belong matters here.
We value our employees differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.
At Presbyterian its not just what we do that matters. Its how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.
Why Join Us
- Full Time - Exempt: No
- Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
- Work hours: Days
- Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical wellness program vision dental paid time off retirement and more for FT employees.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum two years experience in insurance follow-up billing and collections. One year of similar medical facility physicians office or experience with a major carrier in claims processing preferred
Qualifications
- High school degree or GED is required short-term on insurance follow-up billing and collections.
- Minimum two years experience in insurance follow-up billing and collections.
- One year of similar medical facility physicians office or experience with a major carrier in claims processing preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively via telephone and in writing. Computer literate.
- Must be able to work closely with co-workers
Responsibilities
- Performs accounts receivable credit balance reimbursement analysis to determine if reimbursement allowances and patient payments received are correct. Must make appropriate adjustments and refer any refunds to the Cash Processing team. Documents accounts in accordance with established PHS policies and procedures.
- Manages the credit balance report and external correspondence relating to overpayments made by insurance payors or patients within established timeframes.
- Responsible for identifying and documenting any insurance payer or internal issues as they arise. Must communicate all issues to teammates and Supervisor or Manager. Responsible for maintaining a file containing all pertinent information for each issue to include correspondence EOBs claims etc.
- Responsible for contacting insurance companies patients employers etc to resolve any over payment issues that require their assistance.
- Must develop positive working relationships and work closely with all outside agencies contracted with Presbyterian as well as all third party payers to effectively communicate and resolve overpayment issues.
- Must work closely with all PHS departments and teams regarding discrepancies in charges payments allowances etc. posted to accounts.
- Must be an effective team member with good communication and organizational skills. Must participate in team meetings communicate work related ideas and concerns proactively and assist in finding appropriate resolutions.
- Adhere to all PHS and Patient Accounting Policies and Procedures to promote a smooth working environment and uphold PHS Vision by practicing the CARES behavior at all times.
- Cross train in the various patient accounting areas to be completely familiar with all aspects of Patient Accounting functions as they relate to account reconciliation and refunds.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Credit Balance/Refund Supervisor and/or Cash Application Manager.
Benefits
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterians Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges webinar preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian
As an organization we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers markets to partnering with local communities Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
