Medical Billing & Collections Specialist (INTERN)

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Billing & Collections Specialist for our Billing Center. In this position you will be responsible for the collection of all Billing Center Accounts Receivables.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
Multi-task along with attention to detail
Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Email transmission and communication
Internet navigation and research
Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
Lifting may be required at times
Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork

Nice To Haves

One to three years of related prior work experience in a team-oriented environment
Experience in medical field and administrative record management
Strong customer service background

Responsibilities

Contacts payer, patient or store as appropriate
Documents all collections activity in IMBS patient collections notes and on the collections daily work sheet and sends completed sheet to Collections Supervisor
Documents work performed/action taken on AR Aging Report and/or Over/Under Report
Process all Payer appeal requests within the time frame required by the Payer
Processes all approved adjustments
Processes doctor and insurance changes
Processes Financial Assistance applications
Processes Hospice/Nursing Home Delivery Tickets
Processes rejections and denials to determine if the claim needs to be refiled or submitted for an appeal with the payer
Reviews amounts on the over/under report
Reviews patient information in IMBS to determine why the claim is unpaid, if an adjustment is valid and whether additional approval is required
Sorts and logs incoming correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Overtime pay for non-exempt positions (as applicable)
Commission for Account Executives
Bonus and incentive opportunities
Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
Employee discount and recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services
Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs
Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations