Hospital Care Investigator

Duties:

• A member of the revenue cycle process, billers are responsible for reviewing accounts, correcting claim edits, preparing and completing claims for submission to payers, posting all types of payments, and updating patient accounting systems.
• They will perform related functions in support of the Patient Financial Services operations and other duties, as assigned.

Skills:

• Complete both paper and electronic claims, in a timely manner.
• Effectively use computer systems Document patient information clearly and completely in systems. Interact with other departments to complete billing on accounts.
• Process rejections, denials, and other correspondence in a timely manner.
• Process pre authorizations, documenting responses in the system and following up as needed Audit patient accounts for accuracy.
• Apply adjustments as needed. Provide billing costumer service and ensure that conversations are documented accurately.
• Processing statements and entering information into database; and reviewing past due bills and following up on past due accounts.
• Generate Patient Balance Aging report and Insurance Aging report and following with patients and insurances accordingly.
• Arrange payment schedules with patients.
• Refer accounts requiring escalation to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all necessary training sessions to effectively perform the day-to-day functions of the position
• Perform all other duties, as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Education:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university; or, High School diploma or its educational equivalent approved by the State Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and four (4) years of full-time experience in interviewing, investigation, or a related field, such as credit and collection follow-up or bookkeeping;
• OR Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above.
• College education may be substituted for experience on the basis that thirty (30) semester credits are equivalent to one (1) year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a High School diploma or its educational equivalent approved by the State Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization

Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST ; no weekends, no holidays, 1 hour lunch Department: PATIENT ACCOUNTS Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Shift Timings: 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST Hours Per Day: 7.00
Hours Per Week: 35.00 Days Per Week: 5.00
Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write ) Spanish( Speak, Read, Write )French( Speak, Read, Write )

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $29.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Andes, NY 13731 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Andes, NY 13731: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $29