Collector 1

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

122d

About The Position

The Collector 1 performs telephone calls and website checks for claim status from insurance companies, government payers, third party payers, worker's compensation payers, medical groups, outside hospitals, and physician's offices to ensure timely payments for inpatient and outpatient hospital bills in accordance with the terms and conditions of each contract and/or insurance company policies. Determines if payer needs additional information, identifies barriers, and secures payment dates. Is responsible for following through with requested information as needed in order to remove payment barriers or escalates the account to LLUH Management or Payer Management. Develops collection recovery strategies with each payer. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare billing, auditing, managed care or collections required; preferably in hospital billing.
• Basic knowledge of automated billing, follow-up and adjudication systems required (LLEAP/Epic, Assurance, DDE, FISS, Medi-Cal website, and Noridian Medicare Portal).
• Basic knowledge of UB04, CPT, HCPC, ICD10, and EOB required.
• Able to 10-Key.
• Able to read, write legibly; speak in English with professional quality.
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Collaborate and accept direction.
• Think critically and manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Organize and prioritize workload and work well under pressure.
• Problem solve and recall information with accuracy.
• Pay close attention to detail and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary.
• Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace.
• See adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephone calls and website checks for claim status from various payers.
• Ensure timely payments for inpatient and outpatient hospital bills.
• Determine if payer needs additional information and identify barriers.
• Secure payment dates and follow through with requested information.
• Escalate accounts to LLUH Management or Payer Management as needed.
• Develop collection recovery strategies with each payer.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees