Job Summary:
Verifies patient and guarantor demographic and employer information. Confirm that the dates of service are within the effective period for coverage. Ensures account is updated with correct financial class and patient class. Post complete and concise memos to A/R and ensures all data is keyed correctly in INVU. Reviews and documents all incoming insurance correspondence. Responsible for the collection of lien receivables, ensuring payments meet settlement guidelines. Works with patients, attorneys, auto carriers, as well as insurance providers through written correspondence and phone calls for the collection of moneys. Analyzes billing documents and remittance denials to check for errors. Responsible for account maintenance; calculating and keying contractual adjustments, obtaining and updating information, analyzing and evaluating all payments, etc. Responsible for negotiating and settling all lien accounts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:High school diploma or GED

Work Experience (Years and Area): 4 years collection experience in medical setting or equivalency, must have collection agency experience and bad debt collections.

Management Experience (Years and Area):N/A

Equipment Operated:Must have PC, and basic skills on MS Excel, Word, and
Outlook

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Bilingual Skills Required: No
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Proficiencies
Personal Computer, Typing (40 wpm)

Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terminology

Work Schedule: Flexible

4. Other Requirements:Basic knowledge of accounting and knowledge of government (Federal and State) payment methodologies. Ability to work independent and resolve accounts with little or no direction, handle stressful situations. Strong knowledge of the lien statute. Effective verbal and written skills and excellent people skills. Ability to maintain and log data accordingly. Must be able to interact successfully in a culturally diverse environment.