Patient Financial Services Analyst

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Juneau, AK

22h

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to identify trends that will improve the overall AR by completing analysis of charge validation and denials resolution. The Patient Financial Services Analyst will also perform a variety of patient accounting functions including insurance and self-pay billing, remit analysis and cash posting, accounts receivable management, and claims follow-up. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. The organization prioritizes employee development and professional advancement, offering a fulfilling career experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience in hospital or physician billing office.
Two years of experience in hospital or physician billing office
Knowledge of Hospital/clinic billing and collections.
Knowledge of Payor remittances and knowledge of CPT’s, HCPCS, and Revenue Codes.
Knowledge of Major insurance companies' billing policies to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of Reconciling and balancing of payments received against account receivables.
Knowledge of Medical terminology.
Critical thinking skills (analyzing, problem-solving, troubleshooting)
Organizational skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to Collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Ability to Complete data entry for a lengthy amount of time
Ability to Work on different projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced setting with overlapping commitments and deadlines

Responsibilities

Identifies, analyzes, and reconciles billing errors or omissions.
Ensures proper charge capture, billing, and adjudication of claims in accordance with federal, state and private billing guidelines.
Monitors Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) to determine necessary actions required to minimize the volume and value of accounts being held.
Responsible for analyzing and escalating themes for payer relation bulk resolution.
Obtains and compares data from multiple sources and reviews for discrepancies using various applications.
Supports the Patient Financial Services department with performing complex process and system analysis.
Provides guidance, communicates, and serves as subject matter expert for assigned service line related to the billing and collections process.
Assists with special projects as assigned by Revenue Cycle Leaders.
Other duties as assigned.