Accts Receivable Specialist I

Accts Receivable Specialist

I 3.0 3.0

out of 5 stars 806 Jefferson Terrace Boulevard, New Iberia, LA 70560 Full-time Iberia Comprehensive 3 reviews Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

: This position is primarily responsible for all patient billing, payments and accounts receivable financial reporting for ICCHC. In addition this position has direct responsibility for assisting the Billing Supervisor with all patient-related financial reporting (both internal and external). Included in the scope of responsibilities is the supervision of the Accounts Receivable/Billing Assistant. Duties include entering payment data through electronic keyboard for daily transactions, with a high level of speed and accuracy. Responsible for all Physicians Billing accounts receivable including posting of all payments, collection of delinquent accounts and receivable from third party payors. Primary liaison in the identification and implementation of MIS billing system changes with Front Desk staff.

WORK HOURS

80 hours/two weeks (Normal); sometimes more hours, sometimes less hours, or as needed to provide departmental coverage according to patient demand.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

WORKERS

SUPERVISED

None

SUPERVISED BY

Billing Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

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EDUCATION

High School Graduate with intermediate to advanced knowledge of billing functions, procedures, and hands-on computer operations normally acquired through two or more years experience in health care or medical environment preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years previous medical billing and accounts receivable experience. Bookkeeping experience preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

High level of quantitative skills. Excellent written and oral communication. Interest in learning medical terminology and coding procedure. Working knowledge of software packages and applications used in physician billing and accounts receivable functions. Proficient in the use of personal computers. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details. Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily sedentary. Large amounts of time may be spent using a PC and MIS application.