WPHPA Billing Associate

White Plains Hospital Center • White Plains, NY

216d

About The Position

At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world. We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work! The WPHPA Billing Associate is responsible to receive and register patients for all procedures in assigned practice/specialty. To provide all required insurance information to all patients. To be familiar with all components of the different insurance carriers. Be able to enter and confirm accuracy of charges.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED certificate required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare organization.
• Ability to schedule patients and collect all insurance information.
• Knowledge of hospital billing and reimbursement of insurance including precertification for authorization of treatment and radiology studies.
• Knowledge of billing, coding and clinic operating policies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of revenue cycle and the front-end contribution to the billing and collection efforts.
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and patient/family population, strong customer service skills, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other medical office software.
• Basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Perform accurate and timely daily coding information regarding procedures performed and diagnosis for maximizing reimbursement.
• Register all patients and update any insurance/demographic changes. Data entry for all patient charges.
• Interact and maintain efficient and positive communications with physicians, physical therapist, nursing, front staff, patients, providers and outside facilities and individuals.
• Responsible for daily registration, daily data entry of all physicians and patients charges and insurance verification.
• Obtain pre-certification for all treatment (including radiology studies).
• Work closely with patient accounts in regard to all billing issues and any audits.
• Review, follow-up and coordinate with patient accounts regarding any billing issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all current insurance requirements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tremendous growth opportunities.
• Great benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees