Accounts Receivable Coordinator Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Accounts Receivable Coordinator
locations
Allentown, PA – 1110 American Parkway
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
R127052
St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience andpassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwaveringmitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in themunities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.
Responsible for training and coordination of the activities related to third party claim form formats, claim “scrubbing,” claim submission and claims editing to ensure optimal reimbursement and maximization of cash flow, timely follow-up, denials resolution, payment posting and processing of all related correspondence. All of these functions will be worked in accordance with Federal and state requirements and all third party payers, as well as in accordance with physician and hospital policy and billing requirements/regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides guidance and/or assists AR specialists in third party claims submission process.
Assists in the prioritization of work for the ongoing maintenance of the Epic system.
Assists, when necessary, in the submission and follow-up of claims on a timely basis.
Manages and/or maintains the necessary systems/equipment needed to aplish the job duties of staff within the billing office.
Handles and assists with training, productivity and refresher courses for assigned staff once initially trained.
Identifies system or procedural problems creating third party claim rejections. Formulates and implements plans for minimizing or eliminating these rejections.
Performs work as scheduled, prioritizing as required for maximum cash flow.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of third-party payers’ claims requirements, UB04 and 1500 requirements by payer,puter capabilities as related to claims production, and admitting/medical records input as they affect claims
Comply with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in formulating needed staff corrective action and initiates periodic staff evaluations.
Functions as a backup to members of the accounts receivable team within the Physician or Hospital Business Office.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for up to eight hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Continuously fingering and handling for data entry, typing etc., and occasionally twisting and turning. Uses upper extremities for occasional lifting and carrying of up to 15 lbs. Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above should level to retrieves files. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and telephone. Seeing, as it relates to normal conversation and telephone. Seeing, as it relates to general vision. Visual monotony when reading reports and reviewingputer screens.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Three years of physician business office experience required. Previous and thorough knowledge of third party payers and payment posting process for all major insurances required. Previous experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.