Wakefield & Associates
We are a growing nationwide healthcare solutions company that is looking for dynamic and experienced individuals to join our revenue cycle team!
We offer work from home (remote) positions with a flexible schedule and excellent pay and commission program!
We are hiring for experienced billers, insurance follow-up and posting positions.
Medicare Part A and B a plus.
Duties of Job
Processes denials from insurance companies as appropriate according to coding and specific insurance policies and procedures
Processes aging reports according to established client business office guidelines
Remains current with assigned insurance company publications and is knowledgeable regarding policies, procedures and coding guidelines for insurance company/network for which the representative is responsible
Research and handle insurance credit balances according to company and insurance procedures
Work daily correspondence from patients and insurance companies and handles inquiries appropriately and in a timely manner
This position could be required to communicate directly with the provider/client on status updates and on information necessary for processing a completed account for payment resolution
Successfully assist in leading team to meet defined goals and contractual obligations for each client
Follow-up on accounts by contacting third-party payers via website/telephone/mail for payment status, according to schedule of disposition/payer to be worked on given days
Researches, identifies, and rectifies any special circumstances affecting resolution of consumer account
Gather information regarding other pending claims on account
Contact third party payer to verify benefits and eligibility dates
Update consumers account in system with any action taken or additional information attained
Adheres to all established company policies and departmental procedures.
Remains current on Federal and State regulations and statues that influence collections of receivables
Performs other duties as assigned by managing supervisor
Job Requirements
2-4 years’ experience in a medical environment with emphasis on collections, follow-up, and/or billing for third party
Medicare/DDE experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Operations.
Experience in hospital billing is preferred
Working knowledge of all appropriate billing forms, including 1500 and UB04
Ability to identify trends within claim denials in an effort to quickly resolve multiple claim issues
Ability to take and follow direction
Excellent communication skills
Computer literate with a knowledge of, or ability to learn about, collection procedures and governing laws applicable to position
Ability to learn new software as necessary
Benefits
Major Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term & Short Term disability 100% paid by employer after 1 year
Voluntary Term Life
401(k) Savings Plan
UNUM supplemental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off