Senior Patient Accounts Billing Specialist

Spurwink Services • Portland, ME

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About The Position

Finance-Patient Accounts department seeks a seasoned accounts receivable specialist, this position contributes to the mission of Spurwink by working independently to execute the billing and collections process in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, maximizing the conversion of client services into paid accounts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of billing and collecting or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with electronic billing procedures (EHR, EDI and HIPAA) is required.
• Proficient in Medicare, Maine Care, Commercial and WC billing, reimbursement and collections.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Willingness to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with personal computer spreadsheets and database packages.

Responsibilities

• Review aging reports to determine requirements for follow up and prioritization.
• Follow up on all outstanding outpatient accounts greater than 30 days old.
• Identify claims processing inconsistencies and communicate findings to the Patient Accounts Manager.
• Respond to any patient inquiries regarding claims processing.
• Assist in the development of tracking trends and patterns of denial reasons for process improvement.
• Assist with development and ongoing updates of Collection Policies and Procedures.
• Assist in A/R-related matters for the year-end audit, internal QA audits or audits by third-party funding agencies.
• Perform various other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Patient Accounts Manager, Director of Patient Accounts, or the CFO/Treasurer.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees - Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees