Data collection Jobs in Yonkers, NY

REMOTE : REVENUE CYCLE COLLECTION SPECIALIST

Job Summary :

The Revenue Cycle Collection Specialist will analyze financial information to determine patient ability to pay or qualification for financial assistance; analyze balances in order to determine appropriate action. Position is also responsible to : Utilize available resources to obtain eligibility information; update patient demographic and financial information; communicate with staff, patients and payers, as required to obtain or verify billing information or payment; answer questions, resolve concerns and document specific actions taken on individual accounts in the billing systems. This position will also be responsible for insurance collections and patient payment posting. This position is responsible for considering the status of the entire patient account and for exercising judgment to determine appropriate course of action to bring account to resolution.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

Essential Functions :

• Job Type : Full Time; hours determined by Facility Analyze and take appropriate action on unresolved accounts, including payer denials.
• Evaluate patients' financial information to determine their ability to make payments or qualify for financial assistance, adhering to the Medical Centers' Financial Assistance Policy.
• This may involve setting up suitable payment plans Review credit balance accounts and implement necessary actions.
• Meet deadlines and adhere to departmental quality and performance standards. Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly patient Accounts Receivable (AR) reports.
• Serve as a financial counselor during intake, discussing insurance and financial obligations with patients upon admission.
• Update patient demographic, financial, and payer information in applicable systems.
• Communicate with staff, patients, and third-party payers as necessary to verify billing information, process payments, and address inquiries or concerns. Assess the status of entire patient accounts and exercise judgment to determine the appropriate resolution. Conduct skip tracing for returned mail accounts.
• Analyze accounts of bankrupt or deceased patients.
• Maintain spreadsheets and prepare original correspondence using Microsoft Excel and Word. Evaluate patient accounts to ensure accurate reimbursement based on payer contracts.
• Assist with insurance collections as needed. Update accounts and accurate note taking for both insurance AR and patient AR.
• Post patient payments into corresponding systems. Positively promotes current organization to prospective clients and employees.

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