Medicare Account Representative, Revenue Cycle, Full time, Day shift

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform billing and collections functions to include preparing accounts, verifying insurance, billing, and follow-up billing activities on delinquent accounts to maximize collection of accounts; minimize bad debt; and reduce/maintain the Agency's accounts receivables at acceptable levels. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology required. EXPERIENCE: ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement experience to include Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans preferred. Computer literacy and knowledge of computer applications required. Prior medical collections experience required. Prior medical billing experience preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Clerical skills including keyboard skills and computer applications knowledge/skills to include the use of spreadsheets and word-processing. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to pay close attention to details and function competently in stressful situations. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team (i.e., nurses, Rehab staff, etc.) and co-workers. Ability to demonstrate effective interaction and communication (oral and writing) skills. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $22.99 - $28.74 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Medical terminology required
Computer literacy and knowledge of computer applications required
Prior medical collections experience required
Clerical skills including keyboard skills and computer applications knowledge/skills to include the use of spreadsheets and word-processing
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to pay close attention to details and function competently in stressful situations
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team (i.e., nurses, Rehab staff, etc.) and co-workers
Ability to demonstrate effective interaction and communication (oral and writing) skills
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule

Nice To Haves

ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement experience to include Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans preferred
Prior medical billing experience preferred

Responsibilities

perform billing and collections functions
preparing accounts
verifying insurance
billing
follow-up billing activities on delinquent accounts to maximize collection of accounts
minimize bad debt
reduce/maintain the Agency's accounts receivables at acceptable levels

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities