You’ll need
Certifications
✓High school graduates or GED certificate.
Qualifications
✓Minimum of two or more years of experience in a hospital billing office environment.
✓Internals Applicants: Must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of all aspects of billing greater than an Office Assistant III.
✓Knowledge of contracts, insurance billing requirements, UB04 claim forms, Medicare, Medi-Cal and compliance program regulations.
✓Good analytical and organizational skills, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
✓Knowledge of computer operation, keyboard functions, calculator, copier and fax machine operation.
✓Adequate keyboard skills.
✓Proactive and assertive account resolution skills.
✓Must be a motivated individual with a positive and exceptional work ethics.
✓Ability to follow directions and written procedures.
✓Ability to balance assertiveness with compassion for the patient and others.
✓Must have a thorough understanding of CPT, ICD, DRG, and HCPC codes.
✓Must have a thorough understanding of stop losses, per diems, carve outs and other contract terms and conditions.
✓Computer software skills (i.e. Microsoft Applications and E-mail, etc.)
✓The ability to work onsite in Emeryville a min. of one day a week or more when required.
About the role
Responsible for collections, conducting proactive follow-up with payers regarding non-payments, underpayments, or incorrect payments in a stratified manner.
What you’ll do
The Senior Collections RepresentativeThe Senior Collections Representative (Rep.
Responsible for collections, conductingResponsible for collections, conducting proactive follow-up with payers regarding non-payments, underpayments, or incorrect payments in a stratified manner
Calculates expected reimbursement toCalculates expected reimbursement to verify expected payments versus actual payments received
Disputes with payers forDisputes with payers for denials and/or underpayments
Reconciles the accounts toReconciles the accounts to closure