Accounts Receivable Coordinator
St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Requirements
- Experience in hospital accounts receivable with government payors, such as Medicare and Medicaid, required.
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Three years of physician business office experience required.
- Previous and thorough knowledge of third party payers and payment posting process for all major insurances required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides guidance and/or assists AR specialists in third party claims submission process.
- Assists in the prioritization of work for the ongoing maintenance of the Epic system.
- Assists, when necessary, in the submission and follow-up of claims on a timely basis.
- Manages and/or maintains the necessary systems/equipment needed to accomplish the job duties of staff within the billing office.
- Handles and assists with training, productivity and refresher courses for assigned staff once initially trained.
- Identifies system or procedural problems creating third party claim rejections. Formulates and implements plans for minimizing or eliminating these rejections.
- Performs work as scheduled, prioritizing as required for maximum cash flow.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of third-party payers’ claims requirements, UB04 and 1500 requirements by payer, computer capabilities as related to claims production, and admitting/medical records input as they affect claims
- Comply with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists in formulating needed staff corrective action and initiates periodic staff evaluations.
- Functions as a backup to members of the accounts receivable team within the Physician or Hospital Business Office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
