Correspondence Representative-I (Medical Billing - Mail Operation) - PFS (100% Work Onsite - Walker, Michigan)

Job Title

100% Work Onsite- Walker, Michigan

(Pay Range : $15.0165-$22.5248)

Position Purpose

Performs the day-to-day correspondence activities within the Hospital and / or Medical Group revenue operations ($3-5B NPR) of a Patient Business Services (PBS) location. Serves as part of a team of correspondence colleagues at a PBS location responsible for sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, performing address updates, and scanning documents into the document imaging system. This position reports directly to a Manager.

Essential Functions

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Collects, organizes and scans patient and insurance correspondence, insurance vouchers / explanation of benefits and other relevant documentation into Onbase or similar application based on the Health Ministry.

Conducts appropriate indexing with PNC Correspondence into correct folders within Onbase or similar application, redacts and indexes correspondence to multiple accounts within OnBase as needed.

Sorts and date-stamps all incoming correspondence (fax, email, postal mail), distributing correspondence to appropriate resources in a timely, accurate manner.

Reviews all returned mail, researches and corrects the information (name and address) in the patient accounting system as appropriate. Updates the mailing envelope with the correct information and resubmits for mailing.

Assists in large copy and mail productions. Sorts outgoing correspondence to ensure cost effective postage.

Provides support for the Billing & Follow-Up teams by printing UB04's and sends medical records by Certified Mail.

Unpacks and stocks supply orders that arrive to the Patient Business Service Center, keeps inventory on a routine basis regarding supplies and envelopes, follows appropriate process for reorder.

May prepare special reports as directed by the manager to document billing and follow-up services (e.g., Incoming correspondence volume, returned mail status, document imaging status, etc.).

May serve as relief support, if the work schedule or workload demands assistance to departmental personnel. May also be chosen to serve as a resource to train new employees. Cross training in various functions is expected to assist in the smooth delivery of departmental services.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year work experience within a hospital or clinic environment, an insurance company, managed care organization or other financial service setting, performing mailroom and document imaging functions or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Data entry skills (50-60 keystrokes per minute).

Excellent communication (verbal and writing) and organizational abilities. Interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with internal and external customers. Accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills.

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

To successfully accomplish the essential job functions of this position, the incumbent will be required to work independently, read, write, and operate keyboard and telephone effectively.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks / projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Excellent problem solving skills are essential.

This position requires the ability to comprehend and retain information that can be applied to work procedures to achieve appropriate service delivery.

The greatest challenge in this position is to ensure that mailroom and document imaging activities are performed promptly and in an accurate manner to assist in order to reduce potential financial loss to the patient and the Ministry Organization.

Position operates in an office environment. Work area is well-lit, temperature controlled and free from hazards. The incumbent is subject to eyestrain due to the many hours spent looking at a CRT screen. The noise level is low to moderate.

Completion of regulatory / mandatory certifications and skills validation competencies preferred.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.