Insurance collector
Bakersfield, California, United States
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Job Description:
We are currently hiring a skilled and motivated Insurance Collector for a well-known health facility in the area Bakersfield, CA. You will research and secure payment for managed care accounts within the billing department. Utilize billing, collecting, research, correspondence, and independent problem-solving skills of account errors within company standards and timeframes. Reconcile complex multi payment accounts as necessary.
Full Time
Temp to Hire
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $21.00/HR
Job Duties:
- Perform the adjustments, refunds etc. common with billing knowledge to bring account to zero balance within established timeframes.
- Follow up on required daily accounts based on assigned practice and/or payer to reduce the A/R and maintain company Key performance indicators (KPI).
- Submit appeal letters on unpaid and underpaid claims applications.
- Prioritize work to minimize interruptions and increase efficiency in collections process.
- Prepare and submit weekly & monthly AR summary of activity report for all assigned practices/payers to department manager with detailed action plans and/or unresolved issues.
- Establish and maintain an efficient filing system for company employed provider group and payor contracts.
- Perform retrospective audits of new self-pay accounts to update demographic information.
- Participate in accounts receivable collection campaigns as needed to meet department goals.
- Notify the contracted billing company of the payor of written refund requests. Services accounts where the company has a request for a patient refund. Prepares paperwork for the refund approvals.
Additional Duties
- HIPAA compliance - Responsible for enforcing compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all member information confidential.
- Compliance - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Participate in QA/QI activities and contribute towards the overall performance improvement of the organization.
- Required to learn and use the Electronic Health and Practice Electronic System and its components as required by the job functions and highlighted in the Policies and Procedures.
- All employees will participate in Patient Centered Home Health Model.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completed Medical Billing program at an accredited program
- Minimum of one year billing and accounts receivable experience in a physician practice environment
Benefits Available:
· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
· $0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits
· Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)
· Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children
· Pet insurance available
· Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities.
Hiring Requirements:
· Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
· As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check
· Register at www.exactstaff.com/register
· For more information call us today at 661-393-9700