Third Party Account Representative, Revenue Cycle, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

8d•$21 - $26

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform billing and collections’ functions to include preparing accounts, verifying insurance, billing, and follow-up billing activities on delinquent accounts to maximize collection of accounts; minimize bad debt; and reduce/maintain the Agency’s accounts receivables at acceptable levels. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology required. EXPERIENCE: ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement experience to include Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans preferred. Computer literacy and knowledge of computer applications required. Prior medical collections expenses. SPECIAL SKILLS: Clerical skills including keyboard skills and computer applications knowledge/skills to include the use of spreadsheets and word-processing. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to pay close attention to details and function competently in stressful situations. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team (i.e. , nurses, Rehab staff, etc.) and co-workers. Ability to demonstrate effective interaction and communication (oral and writing) skills. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Medical terminology required
Computer literacy and knowledge of computer applications required
Clerical skills including keyboard skills and computer applications knowledge/skills to include the use of spreadsheets and word-processing
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to pay close attention to details and function competently in stressful situations
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team (i.e. , nurses, Rehab staff, etc.) and co-workers
Ability to demonstrate effective interaction and communication (oral and writing) skills
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
Prior medical collections expenses

Nice To Haves

ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement experience to include Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans preferred

Responsibilities

preparing accounts
verifying insurance
billing
follow-up billing activities on delinquent accounts to maximize collection of accounts
minimize bad debt
reduce/maintain the Agency’s accounts receivables at acceptable levels

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities