Collector II

DUTIES:

• The Collector serves as the account representative for Hoag in working with insurance companies government payors and/or patients for resolution of payments and accounts resolution.
• Completes assigned accounts within assigned work queues.
• Obtains the maximum amount of reimbursement by evaluating claims at the contract rate with the use of the contract management tool for proper pricing (Examples: APC DRG APRDRG).
• Reviews and initiates the initial appeal for underpayments observing all timely requirements to secure reimbursement due to Hoag.
• Reviews and completes payor and/or patient correspondence in a timely manner.
• Escalates to the payor and/or patient accounts that need to be appealed due to improper billing coding and/or underpayments.
• Reports new/unknown billing edits to direct supervisor for review and resolution.
• Has a strong understanding of the Revenue Cycle processes from Patient Access (authorizations & admissions) through Patient Financial Services (billing & collections) including procedures and policies.
• Has thorough knowledge of managed care contracts current payor rates understanding of terms and conditions as well as Federal and State requirements.
• Interprets Explanation of Bene ts (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) to ensure proper payment as well as assist and educate patients and colleagues with understanding of bene t plans.
• Understanding of hospital billing form requirements (UB04) and familiar with the HCFA 1500 forms.
• Knowledge of HMO POS PPO EPO IPA Medicare Advantage Covered California (Exchange) capitation commercial and government payors (i.e. Medicare MediCal TriCare etc) and how these payors process claims.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and e ectively uses patient accounting systems.
• Documents all calls and actions taken in the appropriate systems.
• Accurately codes insurance plan codes.
• Establishes a payment arrangement when patients are unable to pay in full at the me payment is due.
• May review for applicable cash rates special rates applicable professional and employee discounts.
• May process bankruptcy and deceased patient accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Consistently meets individual productivity and quality assurance standards In addition to the above the Collector II demonstrates pro ciency in the functions mentioned above.
• Assists in multiples areas payors or departments.
• Assist with special projects and/or additional tasks as needed.
• Able to problem solve issues as they arise and independently research as needed for resolution.
• Provides support and assists with training of peers as needed.
• Exceeds individual productivity and quality assurance standards for at least 6 consecutive months.
• No corrective action within the last 6 months.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Three years of experience in a hospital/medical and/or related eld or strong background in customer service.
• Working knowledge of Epic Resolute Eric Care and Epic CPOE.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge is a must.
• Diversity
• Technology & Equipment Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Oral/Written Communication
• Travel
• Organization Behavioral Competencies
• BUSINESS ACUMEN
• CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
• INNOVATION
• TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.