Revenue Cycle Representative II
The Payment Research Representative is responsible for proper handling and reconciliation of payments received throughout the Jefferson Revenue Cycle Enterprise. Working closely with Payment Representatives, Accounting and Finance, the Payment Reconciliation Rep will investigate and resolve issues impacting cash processing and reconciliation.
Essential functions include :
- Identify and resolve payment issues through research and investigation. Review explanation of benefits to confirm payments were applied appropriately.
- Contact third party payors or view payor portals to obtain additional information as necessary.
- Utilize online payor portals, such as Navinet, for claims determination, eligibility, offset requests, appeals.
- Applies payment and adjustments to patient accounts per third party regulations, providing accurate accounts receivable and balance billing while meeting the department's established productivity benchmarks.
- Interprets and validates transaction postings of payments and denials received from third party explanation of benefits either in the form of batched images or via electronic remittance posting work queues.
- Research over-posted or undistributed credit balances via credit work queues.
- Confirm that cash records are properly linked to associated payment batches prior to posting. Ensure that batches are posted, reconciled, closed and processed timely and accurately.
- Communicate possible system and reimbursement issues to the supervisor who will facilitate a review and analysis of the potential impact and confirm best course of action.
- Adhere to workflows and ensure quality assurance standards are maintained at all times.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Educational / training requirements :
High school degree or GED required.Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.Experience requirements :
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.Proficient in web tools and technology.Knowledge of Epic preferred.EDI related experience preferred.Medical billing and or banking experience preferred.Accounting and / or Finance experience preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.Experience with telecommuting preferred.Proficient in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office. Strong MS Excel and Access skills required.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of accounting ledgers and balance sheets.Strong understanding of healthcare claims processing, eligibility, enrollment and configuration.Skilled in analyzing and comparing data.Extremely detail oriented and well organized.Position is eligible for telecommuting (work from home)Workday Day (United States of America)
Regular
Thomas Jefferson University
615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.