Revenue Cycle Specialist Follow-up 1 (Patient Account Representative 1)

Oregon Health & Science University

84d

About The Position

This position has the ability to work from home with the advantage of a flexible schedule. The position primarily processes and documents transactions on insurance accounts and interacts with insurance companies and agencies in resolution of unpaid balances, refunds and other Professional billing issues.

Requirements

• Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience billing or collecting healthcare accounts in a business office; OR
• Four years of general collection, billing or customer service experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work with a diverse team and customer base.
• Accurate data entry skills, ability to work with deadlines while remaining calm, flexible, and organized.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal and listening skills.
• Able to use reason and logic to independently solve problems and to multi-task as needed.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software such as Microsoft Office, knowledge of Healthcare Information Systems.
• Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) is required within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions on insurance accounts; ensure account is set up correctly, problem resolution, appeals and audit transaction activity.
• Communicate professionally with OHSU staff and third party customers including departments and insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate processing of account transactions.
• Review Home Infusion claims including third party claims (i.e. MVA settlements, workers compensation claims).
• Performing and documenting quality assurance reviews on transactions in department.
• Prioritize assigned accounts to maximize aged AR resolution.
• Trending provider activity and the denials that may arise.
• Researching and forwarding documentation for Revenue Cycle Business Analyst to present to department, including updating files with current regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Promote and implement LEAN processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED