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Carle Foundation Hospital Accounts Receivable/ Billing Rep 2 in Urbana, Illinois
Accounts Receivable/ Billing Rep 2
Department: Patient Financial Services
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Clerical/Admin
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 42401
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle at The Fields
Weekend Requirements: no
Holiday Requirements: no
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Position Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Representative 2 is proficient in Accounts Receivable Representative 1 responsibilities. Responsible for handling escalated account and payer disputes. Handles complex edits, appeals and advanced account activities such as settlement and refund requests, bankruptcies, risk management and retro adjudication. Responsible for answering, documenting and completing inquiries from patients, insurance companies, public agencies, internal departments, attorneys and 3rd party payers. Acts as a billing and reimbursement expert for a defined payer product line.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None Required CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS None specified EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One (1) year experience in health care required or a high performer as an Accounts Receivable Representative 1. Credit and collection experience preferred. Proficient computer knowledge related to Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Receivables Management systems. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Possesses the "other knowledge and skills" of the Accounts Receivable Representative 1. Additionally, has the ability to critically think and solve complex problems and issues with minimal or no supervision.
Essential Functions:
Must be able to perform essential job functions of Accounts Receivable Representative 1.
Handles complex edits, correspondence and advanced level work queues such as but not limited to retro review, EOB balancing, 72 hour bundling rule, consecutive account review and credit adjustment review, etc.
Handles escalated account activities such as but not limited to healthcare liens, settlement requests, bankruptcies, bad debt, risk management, estate claims, fraud cases and attorney requests, etc.
Handles escalated appeals.
Identifies payer and system issues to initiate project requests for process improvements and system optimization.
Attends and participates in meetings with payer specific provider representatives to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials through problem solving, collaboration and consensus.
Accountable for administering the Carle Financial Assistance Program, Illinois Uninsured Discount Program, Prompt Pay Discount Program, etc.
Directs patients to the appropriate resources to help obtain benefits from outside services.
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.