PATIENT ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Kingston-NY-12401-United States
Coordinates the orderly processing of all third party claims in accordance with the policies and procedures of the nursing home and regulatory agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies insurance, demographic and financial information supplied for potential residents for accuracy and completeness. Then makes recommendations on admissions and confirms that a viable pay source exists.
- Performs timely and accurate cash receipt and Ancillary Services posting to the Accounts Receivable system.Submits claims for third party insurance payers. Handles self pay billing in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain an accurate and current census within the Keane system.
- Promotes/portrays a high level of professionalism, both technically and personally. Possesses strong work ethic and exhibits optimism, adheres to the department dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Promotes positive relationships with support staff, residents and their families, clinicians, and the Department of Social Services. Communicates effectively within the department and keeps management informed on key issues.
- Conducts monthly AR meetings to review open balances and aged self pay and Medicaid pending accounts.
- Provide technical reimbursement research and assist in reimbursement analysis.
- Reviews the reasonableness and consistency of the statistics, investigate fluctuations. Maintains monthly/annual statistical information to be used for financial/cost reporting.
- Establishes and maintains private pay collection procedures. Identifies accounts for outside collection activity, interacts with attorneys on high profile accounts as needed.
- Recognizes when all charges and payments have been performed which allows the monthly financial close to occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 5 yrs patient accounting experience
EDUCATION
- High School diploma, some college (business administration, or equivalent experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Typing, data entry, mathematical skills, knowledge of computer systems and modern office equipment necessary. Medical terminology, coding medical insurance and familiarity with medical field essential.
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