Account Analyst II / Billing & Collections / Full Time / Kearny Mesa

Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Hours Shift Start Time:7 AMShift End Time:3:30 PMAdditional Shift Information:Start time 7am - 9amWeekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:NoThis is a full-time position located in Kearny Mesa (San Diego County. High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required. If offered this position, then you will be asked to provide proof of your high school diploma or GED.What You Will DoTo collect and follow up contract and commercial accounts.Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent GED required. If offered this position then you will be asked to provide proof of your high school diploma or GED.
• 2 Years Experience in all areas of billing.
• 1 Year Accounts management experience in an acute care hospital.Essential Functions
  • Account monitoringMonitor accounts within assigned rep work list via use of delinquency reports, team trend report, monthly aging and special reports.
  • Billing accuracyReview account after payment for correct patient balance and apply necessary adjustments prior to patient or secondary carrier billing.Review credit balances and reverse contractual adjustments when appropriate, and bill patient within 5 days of the remit trigger date.Update statement status), plan information, financial class and standard message accurately.Clearly document what patient balance consists of.
  • Cash collectionParticipate in the achievement of cash collection goal through timely follow-up activity.
  • CollectionsCommence direct follow-up action on unpaid accounts according to time frames indicated in the Guidelines for Account Analysts' Work Lists.
  • Complete all special projectsComplete all special projects via assigned ATBs and maintain productivity standards within departmental guidelines.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of benefits, covered services, and billing procedures of all Government and non-Government insurance programs.
    • Ability to determine prime, secondary, and third party responsibility among insurance companies.
    • Familiarity with regulations governing collection proceedings.
    • Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes, and basic medical terminology.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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