Credit Balance Specialist I

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita is a leading provider of Specialty Infusion services focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. As one of the most respected Specialty Infusion providers in America, we service thousands of patients nationwide through our growing network of branches and healthcare professionals.

The Credit Balance Specialist I is responsible for facilitating the resolution of insurance and patient credit balances by payer notification letters, phone communication, refunds, offsets, or revenue adjustments in accordance with applicable state/federal regulations and company policies. The Credit Balance Specialist works closely with other staff to identify, resolve, and share information regarding payer trends and provider updates. The employee must have the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask. Above all, qualified candidates should possess exceptional internal and external customer service skills and actively promote Amerita's company culture.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily accomplishments by working towards individual and company goals for cash collections, credit balances, medical records, correspondence, appeals/disputes, accounts receivable over 90 days, and other departmental goals
• Understands and adheres to all applicable state/federal regulations and company policies.
• Understands insurance contracts in terms of medical policies, payments, patient financial responsibility, credit balances, and refunds
• Reviews credit balance adjustments. Submits payer notification letters and contacts payers in accordance with Amerita’s payer notification process.
• Conducts appropriate review to accurately transfer payments in accordance with established processes
• Initiates and coordinates offsets and cash research requests with the cash applications department
• Utilizes approved credit categorization criteria and note templates to ensure accurate documentation in CPR
• Creates patient refund packets and validates receipt of previously submitted payer disputes
• Works within established departmental goals and performance/productivity metrics
• Identifies and communicates issues and trends to management
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college a plus
• A minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in revenue cycle management with a working knowledge of Managed Care, Commercial, Government, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement
• Working knowledge of automated billing systems; experience with CPR and Waystar a plus.
• Working knowledge and application of metric measurements, basic accounting practices, ICD 9/10, CPT, HCPCS coding, and medical terminology
• Solid Microsoft Office skills with the ability to type 40 WPM
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to independently obtain and interpret information
• Strong attention to detail and ability to be flexible and adapt to workflow volumes
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations as it pertains to revenue cycle management a plus
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  
  

About Our Line Of Business

Amerita is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information about Amerita, please visit www.ameritaiv.com . Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn .

Salary Range

USD $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour