Receivables Clerk (Remote) Jobs

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of patient accounts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all third-party payer guidelines and procedures for collection. Keep current on all policy changes.
• Update the collections and BHIS systems with current/correct information, as appropriate.
• Initiate process for any further billing required on accounts after the primary portion is resolved.
• Identify and request all appropriate adjustments to accounts assigned, following payer/department payment guidelines.
• Log and maintain file consisting of all payment vouchers, if appropriate; contact patient/responsible party, when required, to obtain information for claim payment.
• Remain current on and follow all departmental policies regarding the collection and processing of accounts receivable.
• Recommend aged or rejected accounts for write off to collection agency; process refunds to third party payers, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Share information with other departments, when appropriate, to increase the effectiveness of the entire collection process.
• Work assigned accounts through the collections system, analyzing them for appropriate action; access and utilize external computer systems including the UCPG/UCHP terminal, the PTS system and the Medicare FSS terminal for inquiry and resolution of accounts, when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Good mathematical skills
• Above average organizational skills & attention to detail with the ability to work independently
• Ability to process a large volume of work in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a multiple computer environment
• Exceptional telephone communication skills
• Ability to type 25 words per minute accurately and the ability to operate a 10key calculator
• A completed high school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of collections and/or billing office experience
• Relevant work experience in a hospital setting

Position Details:

• Shift: Days –8am-4:30pm M-F
• Location: Burr Ridge when required to come in office
• CBA Code: 743 Clerical
• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Unit/Department: Revenue Cycle