Billing Office Coordinator - Bucks County ASC

EOE Statement

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About the Organization

Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as the America's first eye hospital, we are one of the world's premier eye care facilities and the #2 best hospital in the nation for ophthalmology as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.

Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.

Description

Primary Function :

The Billing Coordinator performs unit-specific tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the Surgery Center's Business Office.

Job Duties :

• Possesses thorough knowledge of all surgical center's insurance contracts and reimbursement rates and best practices.
• Verifies patient charts with the OR schedule from the previous day. Investigates differences and corrects mistakes to reflect actual counts.
• Verifies patient insurance information and makes corrections as necessary.
• Codes each case from the Operative Report in a timely manner.
• Enter procedures performed in Case History and deletes any procedures that were not performed.
• Enters charges in the computer, ensuring the order will produce the highest possible reimbursement.
• Calculates the correct write-off amounts for ungrouped, second, third, etc. procedures. Verifies batch totals and submits to the Business Office Manager for review.
• Bills insurance companies daily. Reviews bills for accuracy.
• Utilizes electronic billing when possible.
• Verifies successful submission of electronic billing, and maintains file of confirmation reports.
• Enters comments into system for claims "In Review" or "Rejected".
• Bills secondary insurance after primary payment is made.
• Bills patient after primary payment is made and patient portion is indicated.
• Continuously addresses insurance issues and correspondences.
• Pursues collection of delinquent accounts.
• Identifies and prepares accounts to be turned over to collection agencies. Submits reports to Business Office Manager.
• Prints, analyzes, and mails monthly patient statements at the end of each month.
• Triages telephone calls from patients regarding bills and insurance companies.
• Treats internal and external stakeholders with respect.
• Documents any conversation regarding patient accounts into the system.
• Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy, and discloses information only if written consent releases are obtained.
• Photocopies all checks received and reconciles balances in the daily cash receipts reports.
• Prepares bank deposit slips and reconciles the daily cash receipts report.
• Takes deposits to the bank.
• Responds to legal requests for records and submits bills for services provided.
• Puts charts in proper post-op order.
• Files chart paperwork into patient charts.
• Maintains patient charts in an organized fashion.
• Cross-trains to performs scheduling and admitting functions, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Business Office Manager.

Position Requirements

Qualifications :

Category

Clerical

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Position

Billing Office Assistant - Bucks County ASC

Number of Openings

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

Wills Eye Surgery Center in Bucks County

This position is currently accepting applications.