Senior Patient Accounts Billing Specialist

Portland, ME, USA | Administrative | Full Time

Finance-Patient Accounts department seeks a seasoned accounts receivable specialist, this position contributes to the mission of Spurwink by working independently to execute the billing and collections process in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, maximizing the conversion of client services into paid accounts.

DUTIES :

Review aging reports to determine requirements for follow up and prioritization.

Follow up on all outstanding outpatient accounts greater than 30 days old.

Identify claims processing inconsistencies and communicate findings to the Patient Accounts Manager.

Respond to any patient inquiries regarding claims processing.

Assist in the development of tracking trends and patterns of denial reasons for process improvement.

Assist with development and ongoing updates of Collection Policies and Procedures.

Assist in A / R-related matters for the year-end audit, internal QA audits or audits by third-party funding agencies.

Perform various other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Patient Accounts Manager, Director of Patient Accounts, or the CFO / Treasurer.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or equivalent. Five or more years of billing and collecting or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting. Proficiency with electronic billing procedures (EHR, EDI and HIPAA) is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary : Proficient in Medicare, Maine Care, Commercial and WC billing, reimbursement and collections. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Willingness to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Familiarity with personal computer spreadsheets and database packages.

Competitive Benefits Package :

Health / Dental / Vision / Pet Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short / Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)

25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexibility of Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Opportunity for Same Day Pay

Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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