Third Party Account Representative, Revenue Cycle, Full Time, Day

POSITION SUMMARY:
To perform billing and collections’ functions to include preparing accounts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, billing, and follow-up billing activities on delinquent accounts to maximize collection of accounts; minimize bad debt; and reduce/maintain the Agency’s accounts receivables at acceptable levels.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology required.

EXPERIENCE:
ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement experience to include Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans preferred. Computer literacy and knowledge of computer applications required. Prior medical collections expenses.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Clerical skills including keyboard skills and computer applications knowledge/skills to include the use of spreadsheets and word-processing. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to pay close attention to details and function competently in stressful situations. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team (i.e. , nurses, Rehab staff, etc.) and co-workers. Ability to demonstrate effective interaction and communication (oral and writing) skills. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Job Location

Shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.