Account Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of Patient Financial Services (PFS) management, the Account Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable through claim follow up, cash collection, and denial management for services rendered by Cook Childrens Medical Center (CCMC). This position requires knowledge of Federal, State, and payor regulations, reimbursement methodologies; and communication with third party payors to facilitate timely and accurate reimbursement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three years billing, insurance follow-up, or healthcare business office experience
• Understanding of Managed Care contracts, denials and payor methodology
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Keyboarding accuracy and math aptitude skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors preferred
• Medical terminology preferred
• Prior experience with Epic Hospital Billing Resolute preferred

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable through claim follow up
• Cash collection
• Denial management for services rendered by Cook Childrens Medical Center (CCMC)
• Communication with third party payors to facilitate timely and accurate reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED