Medicare Biller Collector - Lincoln Home… at Huntsville… · Fayettevi…

Overview

Verifies and balances census for facility. Obtains patient demographics and payer information and enters into EMR. Verifies patient eligibility and benefits. Meets with residents and/or responsible parties to discuss and collect patient liability. Obtains necessary information for timely completion of Medicaid applications. Sends patients statements on a monthly basis and follows up on private balances due. Prepares daily deposit of mail and OTC payments. Maintains accurate accounting of patient trust funds, including monthly reconciliation and quarterly statements to resident/responsible parties. Reconciles petty cash for patient trust fund. Maintains any reports required by local, state of federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education required: High school Diploma or GED

Education preferred: Associates degree from an accredited college with some applicable college courses

License, certification and/or registration: Prefer applicant with certification in coding, physician office management, or applicable college courses

Experience: Proven applicable experience working in an environment that utilizes electronic billing, internal report archives, and tools for applicable database management strongly preferred. 3 + years working experience of long term care or SNF business office or related functions preferred.

Additional skills/abilities:

• General application knowledge of EXCEL, WORD, and ACCESS
• Effective communication skills verbally and written with internal Hospital departments, Physician Offices, Patient, and Insurance payors
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and prioritize assigned duties