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Accounts Receivable Rep BE - Cash Posting And Data Entry Job Details

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Company:  LifePath Hospice
Job Code:  11-0925
Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Florida (FL)
City:  Temple Terrace
Job Description:  As a compassionate non-profit organization since 1983, Chapters Health System is committed to enhancing the lives of those affected by advancing age or illness. Through our comprehensive system of healthcare choices, we deliver expert care and heartfelt support to guide the community during the aging and end-of-life journey. From hospice and palliative care for adults and children suffering with life-limiting illnesses to in-home and community-based services for frail but independent seniors, Chapters Health offers a wide range of support services along life’s ever-changing landscape.

Role:
The primary functions of the Patient Accounts Cash Posting and Data Entry Representative are to post manual payments, download Electronic Remittance Advise (ERA) for systematic posting and key manual rejections from ERA to patient accounts daily, to include reconciling postings to daily cash log provided by Finance for daily cash balancing. Other data entry functions are to include keying of 81A’s (Notice of Election) and processing Physician Part B charges to Part A claims in accordance to departmental standard operating procedure.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum two years cash posting and data entry experience required.
  • Knowledge of third party billing and state and federal collections regulations preferred.
  • Requires typing and data entry skills with emphasis on accuracy and attentive to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task independently with little supervision.
  • Must be self-motivated, service oriented and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Microsoft/Excel proficient.
  • Good understanding of medical terminology and codes, preferred.
  • Good Problem-solving skills to handle complex situations.
  • Valid drivers’ license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs cash posting, downloading Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for systematic cash posting to patient accounts, scanning of processed Examination of Benefits (EOB) and balancing daily by utilizing daily cash log provided by Finance.
  • Keying 81A “Notice of Election” for Patient Accounting department.
  • Processing appropriate Physician Part B charges to Part A claims for billing in accordance to departmental standard operating procedure.
  • Assist supervisor in sending monthly patient invoices as needed.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when responding to incoming or outgoing calls in a most courteous manner providing clear and appropriate information as needed.
  • Demonstrates the ability to reconcile payments and contractuals when reviewing accounts in order to ensure the accuracy of the account balance.
  • Advise supervisor of any, payer cash fluctuation trends, denials or vendor Part B claims processed by Accounts Payable or Third Party Administrator, to ensure proper handling and escalation as necessary.
  • Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings.
  • Meet departmental productivity and quality assurance standards in accordance with departmental policies.
  • Responsible for special projects and all other duties as appropriate under supervision of Patient Accounts management.

02/06/2012