Medicare/Medicaid Collections Coordinator 2

Medicare/Medicaid Collections Coordinator 2 VITAS Healthcare - 3.3 Miramar, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Medicare Basic math Collaborating with government agencies Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Math Medical records Medical billing Data entry Typing Medical claim denial management Communication skills Office experience Full Job Description Medicare/Medicaid Collections Coordinator is responsible for the timely billing and collection of Medicare and Medicaid claims. Position is located in our Corporate Miramar, Florida office. Must be able to work Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm. Enter admission and claims information into system. Review Medicare accounts for necessary information required. Respond to technical help letters. Review and make all necessary corrections and adjustment to claims. Review Medicaid admissions daily for eligibility and third party payer information. Review Medicaid Pending Report on a regular basis and perform any necessary follow up. Prepare accurate billings and submit to the appropriate state Medicaid System using electronic claims submissions when possible. Contact teams and medical records to obtain information as needed. Analyze and maintain required documentation for prompt and accurate billing and collection Review Billing and Collections reports for unbilled claims and bill as appropriate. Communicate with appropriate state agency, as needed. Perform timely account follow up activity and review and correct claims that have been denied or suspended on weekly Medicaid Remittance. Review and make all necessary corrections and adjustments to billing including posting applied income amounts and changing financial class when appropriate. Review Aged Trial Balance Report (ATB) on a regular basis to monitor collection progress and locate any possible problem areas. Work with Hospices to obtain Medicaid Numbers for patients that are in any Medicaid Pending category. Recommend and forward uncollectible accounts to your supervisor for final review. Assist department management as needed. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years prior office experience Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Good math, typing and communication skills Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously

EDUCATION

Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.

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Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends. Choose a Career with VITAS