• Senior Patient Accounts Billing Specialist

    Spurwink Services (Portland, ME)


    Portland, ME, USA | Administrative | Full Time

     

    Finance-Patient Accounts department seeks a seasoned accounts receivable specialist, this position contributes to the mission of Spurwink by working independently to execute the billing and collections process in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, maximizing the conversion of client services into paid accounts.

    DUTIES:

    + Review aging reports to determine requirements for follow up and prioritization.

    + Follow up on all outstanding outpatient accounts greater than 30 days old.

    + Identify claims processing inconsistencies and communicate findings to the Patient Accounts Manager.

    + Respond to any patient inquiries regarding claims processing.

    + Assist in the development of tracking trends and patterns of denial reasons for process improvement.

    + Assist with development and ongoing updates of Collection Policies and Procedures.

    + Assist in A/R-related matters for the year-end audit, internal QA audits or audits by third-party funding agencies.

    + Perform various other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Patient Accounts Manager, Director of Patient Accounts, or the CFO/Treasurer.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Diploma or equivalent. Five or more years of billing and collecting or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting. Proficiency with electronic billing procedures (EHR, EDI and HIPAA) is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary: Proficient in Medicare, Maine Care, Commercial and WC billing, reimbursement and collections. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Willingness to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Familiarity with personal computer spreadsheets and database packages.

    Competitive Benefits Package:

    + Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

    + Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

    + Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

    + Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

    + Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

    + Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + Flexibility of Schedules

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Opportunity for Same Day Pay

    + Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

     

    Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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