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Conifer Health Solutions

Patient Account Senior Representative - Remote

Conifer Health Solutions, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034

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Job Summary The Accounts Receivable Senior Representative is responsible for all aspects of follow-up activity, to include taking appropriate steps to resolve accounts timely. This candidate should have an increased knowledge of the Revenue Cycle as it relates to the entire life of a patient account from creation to expected payment. Representative will need to effectively follow-up on claim submission and; remittance review for insurance collections, create and pursue disputed balances from both government and non-government entities. Basic knowledge of Commercial, Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid insurance is preferable. Participate and assist in special projects as well as provide A/R support to the team. Assist new or existing staff with training or techniques to increase production and quality as well as provide A/R support for the team members that may be absent or backlogged. An effective revenue cycle process is achieved with working as part of a dynamic team and the ability to adapt and grow in an environment where work assignments may change frequently while resolving more complex accounts with minimal or no assistance.

Senior Representative Must Have The Ability To Work Closely With Management And Team Members Working An Inventory Of Collectible Accounts That Bring In Revenue And Possess The Following

Conduct telephone calls utilizing a professional demeanor when contacting payors and/or patients in order to obtain collection related information

Basic computer skills to navigate through the various system applications provided for additional resources in determining account actions (may work in multiple systems for clients)

Access payer websites and discern pertinent data to resolve accounts

Utilize all available job aids provided for appropriateness in follow-up processes

Document clear and concise notes in the patient accounting system regarding claim status and any actions taken on an account

Maintain department daily productivity goals in completing a set number of accounts while also meeting quality standards as determined by leadership

Skilled in working with complex medical claim issues

Identify and communicate any issues including system access, payor behavior, account/work‑flow inconsistencies or any other insurance collection opportunities

Compile data to substantiate and utilize to resolve payer, system or escalated account issues

Assist new or existing staff with training or techniques to increase production and quality

Provide support for team members that may be absent or backlogged

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Researches each account using company patient accounting applications and internet resources that are made available. Conducts appropriate account activity on uncollected account balances with contacting third party payors and/or patients via phone, e‑mail, or online. Problem solves issues and creates resolution that will bring in revenue eliminating re‑work. Updates plan IDs, adjusts patient or payor demographic/insurance information, notates account in detail, identifies payor issues and trends and and solves re‑coup issues. Requests additional information from patients, medical records, and other needed documentation upon request from payors. Reviews contracts and identify billing or coding issues and request re‑bills, secondary billing, or corrected bills as needed. Takes appropriate action to bring about account resolution timely or opens a dispute record to have the account further researched and substantiated for continued collection. Maintains desk inventory to remain current without backlog while achieving productivity and quality standards.

Perform special projects and other duties as needed. Assists with special projects as assigned, documents findings, and communicates results to leaders.

Recognizes potential delays and trends with payors such as corrective actions and responds to avoid A/R aging. Escalates payment delays/ problem aged account timely to Supervisor.

Compile data to substantiate and utilize to resolve payer, system or escalated account issues.

Assist new or existing staff with training or techniques to increase production and quality as needed.

Participate and attend meetings, training seminars and in‑services to develop job knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Thorough understanding of the revenue cycle process, from patient access (authorization, admissions) through Patient Financial Services (billing, insurance appeals, collections) procedures and policies

Good written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate technical skills including PC and MS Outlook

Strong interpersonal skills

Above average analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to make sound decisions

Has a full understanding of the Commercial, Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid collections, Intermediate knowledge of Managed Care contracts, Contract Language and Federal and State requirements for government payors

Advanced knowledge of UB-04 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) interpretation

Intermediate knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes

Advanced knowledge of insurance billing, collections and insurance terminology

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent education

2-5 years experience in Medical/Hospital Insurance related collections

Minimum typing requirement of 45 wpm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office/Teamwork Environment

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Compensation

Pay: $17.20 - $25.70 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.

Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.

Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.

401k with up to 6% employer match

10 paid holidays per year

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&DD, auto & home insurance.

For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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