Hospice Medicare Billing and Collections Representative

About the role

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role

The Billing and Collection Representative is responsible for processing and submission of third party claims, denial management, and account resolution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of medical billing and collection experience
• Knowledge of third party billing and state and federal collection regulations preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task independently with little supervision
• Must be self-motivated and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate typing and data entry skills

Competencies

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits accurate billing to third party payor's and self-pay invoices.
• Identifies and resolves billing clearinghouse rejections.
• Conducts root cause analysis on unpaid accounts receivable (AR) and resolves with third party payor's.
• Analyzes and resolves credit balances.
• Handles incoming and outgoing customer service calls to third party payor's, outside providers and patients/guarantors to resolve and achieve account resolution.
• Processes correspondence.
• Initiates and resolves technical denial appeals.
• Identifies payor denial and cash fluctuation trends and escalates as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Range

$18.43 - $27.43

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.