Follow-Up Specialist
Follow-Up Specialist
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Job Description
Vail Health has become the worlds most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520000-square-foot 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients with the most beautiful views in the area located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Responsible for collection activities including but not limited to insurance follow-up resolving denials & rejections submitting re-bills re-submit claims and file appeals. Assists with resolving unpaid self-pay and patient residual accounts. As needed acts as the back-up for the billing function posts charges and submits insurance claims. Completes required reports and assists with special projects as assigned. Backs up other front office positions as needed.
- Performs claims follow-up by working aging and denials.
- Applies knowledge of insurance contracts and medical procedure reimbursement.
- Coordinates resubmission of claims when necessary.
- Submits appeals with supporting documentation when warranted.
- Identifies denial trends and works with management and payers to resolve issues.
- Contributes to team effort to meet collection goals and reduce A/R days.
- Investigates insurance overpayments and submits refund requests to department manager.
- Exhibits strong problem solving and research skills to ensure solutions are found.
- Completes required reports and assist with special projects as assigned.
- On an as needed basis will assist and back-up other front office staff positions.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- One year healthcare experience OR One year accounts receivable experience required
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- Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies access online forms and policies complete online benefits enrollment etc.
- Bachelors Degree preferred
Application Close Date:Will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits Wellness & More:
- Up to $1000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
