What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Robert Half?
We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a bookkeeper in the healthcare industry, based in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania. This role involves a range of duties related to customer application processing, maintaining customer records, and handling customer inquiries, with a particular focus on Medicare claims and billing.Responsibilities:• Accumulate and input ancillary charges for residents, such as laboratory and pharmacy expenses• Submit claims via various methods including clearinghouse, direct data entry, and paper• Act as the primary submitter of Medicare claims and a secondary submitter for other claim types• Keep a close eye on claims payment amounts to ensure accuracy• Handle claim rejections at both the clearinghouse and payer level, submitting adjustments as necessary• Draft and send appeals to insurance companies when required• Accept and record cash receipts following the cash posting process• Monitor accounts receivables aging list and follow up with payers in line with the Collections Policy• Refer claims follow up to collection agency where appropriate• Document all claims research and activity in the claims billing software• Verify insurance benefits as they relate to claims processing• Respond promptly to regulatory requests, ensuring compliance with payer timeframes and regulations• Report necessary information to the immediate supervisor as requested or according to a set schedule• Respond to inquiries related to the specific area or requests from residents and staff within given time frames• Complete annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibit appropriate behavior as set.For immediate consideration please apply directly to job posting or call 610-882-1600
