Revenue Cycle Assistant

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC•Edmond, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Revenue Cycle Assistant supports financial operations by assisting with daily billing, posting, and patient account reconciliation. The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other administrative areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience with accounts receivable/medical billing/medical insurance
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Must be alert, honest, and of good character
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Familiar with medical terminology
Strong understanding of medical insurance
Understanding of medical billing and payment posting positions
Basic office skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compliance with the attendance policy
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change
Ability to read and write (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Ability to understand and resolve simple problems
Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally as the need arises
Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting
Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision
Ability to constantly utilize manual dexterity
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Posts payments/denials for payer bundle cases
Works bundle consult requests and referrals, including coordinating with physician clinics and anesthesia providers.
Completes netdown adjustments for newly billed claims in a timely manner
Reviews and works the credit balance report for self-pay credits and insurance overpayments
Reviews and analyzes payments for payer trends
Completes follow-up tasks as assigned.
Answers phone for incoming call as necessary.
Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital-related business.
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees.
Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.