This position is responsible
for all accounts receivable functions, including billing, cash receipts, and
collections for ReMed Recovery Care Centers and all affiliated companies.
Essential
Duties & Functions
· Collects and enters
claim information.
· Posts insurance and
client information, and manages accounts.
· Submits claims and
follows up with insurance carriers on unpaid or rejected claims; resolves
issues as needed and resubmits claims.
· Answers client
inquiries on account status and charges.
· Communicates to the Director
of Contracts and Reimbursement and, as needed, the Controller and Program
Directors issues or concerns regarding the accuracy and completeness of the medical
documentation and billing information received.
· Coordinates with the
Admissions Department to ensure the accuracy of the billing generated.
· Rebills and/or
re-submits invoices related to collection matters, including submission of
private account statements.
· Performs monthly
analytical procedures of billed charges, special instructions, and general
ledger posting reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
· Serves as needed to prepare
daily cash receipts deposits, including copying the checks received, preparing deposit
slips, scanning or taking deposits to the bank, and giving the daily cash
receipts package to the Controller.
· Serves as a back-up or
as needed to review bills received from contract physicians and pharmacies for
accuracy and codes vouchers for payment.
Bills contract charges to appropriate clients/funders.
· Establishes new client billing
set up in accounting and billing systems in coordination with the admissions
department as clients admit and discharge from programs. Completes insurance verification as needed.
· Prepares credentialing
applications as needed by programs related to payer contracts and billings.
· Follows HIPAA
guidelines in handling client information.
· Handles other duties as
assigned.
Education
& Experience
A high school diploma
and three to five years of related work experience or college courses in
Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required. An Associate’s
Degree is preferred. Knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Office, including
strong Excel skills are required. Experience
working with behavioral health software or similar systems is a plus. Must be detail oriented, have a solid math
aptitude and excellent organizational skills. Competence in planning, time management and
excellent communication skills are required.