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Atlanticare
Business Office Specialist III
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What they do
An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$51,009 / year median in New Jersey
+24% projected growth
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POSITION SUMMARY
Performs activities related to denials, unresolved payments and refunds. Performs activities related to denial, unresolved payment and refund functions for the Patient Accounting Department in coordination with other revenue cycle functions to meet customer requirements, maximize revenue collection, and achieve best practice targets.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
- High School Diploma is required.
EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years hospital business office experience or a minimum of 5 years experience in the collection field.
- Overall knowledge of business office procedures and hospital policies. General knowledge of third party payors, collection procedures, and collection laws.
- Excellent telephone communication skills. Computer literacy required.
- Working knowledge/familiarity of basic medical terminology.
- Customer service oriented, which includes the ability to interact professionally and handle sensitive information/issues in a confidential, respectful, assertive and empathetic manner in difficult interpersonal situations.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
- HMFA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative- must be completed within 1 year of hire date .