Self-Pay Collection Rep

University of Rochester•Rochester, MN

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. With latitude for initiative and independent judgment within department guidelines, the position is responsible for managing inpatient/outpatient accounts from the beginning of the billing period through the accurate resolution of the account. Collection activities will focus on self pay accounts. Activities performed will focus on resolving balances, referral for collection activity, presumptive financial assistance, and working reports to ensure that billing is generated timely to the patient. Makes independent decisions as to the processes necessary to collect and resolve billing issues. Maintain a detailed knowledge of billing requirements and regulations (including the Fair Credit Debt Collection Practices Act) to ensure that the process conforms to federal and state regulations. The Collections Representative will represent the department and Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH), Highland Hospital and Medical Faculty Group (MFG) in a professional manner, protecting confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business Administration
2 years of hospital patient accounting or consumer collections experience, or certification obtained from a nationally accredited billing program (i.e., Certified Medical Billing Specialist CMBS, Certified Medical Records Technician CMRT, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist CMRS); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use 10 key adding machine and type 25 wpm.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and a general knowledge of researching information via using the web.

Responsibilities

Acts as a collection agency liaison to make certain accounts are following the self-pay cycle, terms of contract are being adhered to and service levels are being met which includes but is not limited to:
Monitors collection agency referrals/assignments and return files
Reviews and processes collection agency Invoices/Remits
Reviews and resolves discrepancies related to collection agency reconciliation files
Reviews and responds to collection agency correspondence, inquiries, questions, etc.
Reviews and responds to Settlement Offers on collection agency accounts
Review incoming correspondence from both internal and external customers regarding outstanding balances based on a dollar threshold to resolve balances by making further recommendations related to the following:
Bankruptcy filings and resolution
Estate Claim verification
Presumptive financial assistance
Other recommendations to resolve account
Review and resolve credit balances related to self pay accounts to decrease the amount of credit balances currently in the self pay receivables. This includes but is not limited to:
Reviewing patient accounts for Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital and Medical Faculty Group for outstanding credit transfers
Creating appropriate refund spreadsheets to have patient refunds transfer
Transfer payments between visits
Transfer balances between plans to resolve off-setting balances
Receive incoming inquiries from both internal and external customers and work to complete necessary follow up activities which may include:
Initiating insurance billing
Explaining the balances shown on a patient statement and the processes for further review
Advising about payment options
Working with other areas to determine accuracy of balances shown
Acts as a back-up for other Self-Pay duties to provide cross coverage which includes but is not limited to:
Self Pay Workqueues
Unbilled Cash Claims
Self Pay plans not final billed
Hold Bill Worklists
Statement Edits
Self Pay > $10,000
Faith Based Reports
Budget Plans
Insurance billing