Billing Associate

Avera Health•Sioux Falls, SD

43d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Verifies, submits and adjudicates patient billing information, submits necessary claim forms and reconciles accounts receivable remittances appropriately and documents tracking information to customer's accounts. Additional responsibilities include verifying and correcting billing input for claim processing and reconciles Point of Sale cash flow. A successful Associate provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Technical degree or 1 to 2 years or related experience
1-3 years Related experience

Responsibilities

Respond to external and internal customers concerns regarding accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow up may include investigating reports and correcting information necessary for complete accuracy. Once verified, corrections and documentation of changes provided to patient and other appropriate departments.
Investigates and reports on all current reimbursement developments on third party remittances and maintains compliance with coding/billing requirements.
Directs the preparation, completion and filing of third party payor insurance reimbursement claims, both electronic and paper formats.
Processes explanation of Medicare Benefits for supplemental insurances.
Verifies bill accuracy and responsible for review to initiate appeal information when appropriate. Collaborate with other departments for follow-up and timely resolution.
Comprehends/interprets organization policies, procedures and maintains appropriate records for compliance and audit purposes. Corresponds with other appropriate departments for necessary billing information.
Reconciles cash management and coordinates daily deposits for all applicable areas.