A/R Representative II - IOM Collections

Northwell•Merrick, NY

3d•$34,820 - $51,950

About The Position

This role involves advising and counseling admitted patients regarding their financial responsibilities and self-payments. The representative will process payments, issue patient receipts, and maintain a collection log.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
Follow up on claims, appeals, reconsiderations,
Verification of insurance, authorizations
WC, No Fault, commercial insurance, out of network claims

Nice To Haves

2-5 years experience with Medical Revenue Collections, preferred

Responsibilities

Interviews patients to obtain necessary financial and insurance information.
Verifies patients insurance and collects additional insurance such as No Fault and Workers Compensation.
Performs financial assessment of patients; refers potential Medicaid cases to Medicaid Investigator.
Gathers documentation and assists in the completion of the Financial Assistance Program (FAU) application process.
Assists patients and/or families in resolving hospital bills; advises and counsels patients of their payment responsibility due to the hospital.
Establishes patients’ pro-rated financial obligations and sets-up payment arrangements/contracts.
Follows up on scheduled payments via mail and telephone.
Processes applications for Section 1011, where applicable.
Maintains daily work log of payments collected.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.