Collections Counselor - FMG - Business Office
Location: Burien, Washington
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is in need of Collections Counselor - FMG - Business Office right now, this position will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary
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Responsible for working with outstanding patient accounts receivables to collect payments and/or resolve the acc! ounts with the patients and insurance carriers. Familiar with and has a working knowledge of standard collection practices, complies with all Federal and State Statutes, including bankruptcies and charity care guidelines.
Essential Duties
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Makes patient account follow-up telephone calls on a regular basis and accurately notes patient accounts of all actions taken in the billing system.
Ensures statements are printed and distributed for mailing.
Monitors collection system to ensure appropriate letters are being sent, including notices of pending collection action.
Reviews accounts for documentation, prepares paperwork for authorization, and refers delinquent accounts to a collection agency as directed.
Monitors collection agency activities on delinquent accounts.
Oversees and assists with the preparation of legal requests including bankruptcies and suits. Prepares and responds to attorney requests and b! ankruptcy notifications in a timely manner.
Acts in t! he best interest of the patient and the clinics in responding to patient complaints; Interfaces with clinic personnel regarding delinquent accounts and termination guidelines. Acts as second-level support for individuals who are seeking information about their accounts.
Reviews and completes administrative adjustments in conjunction with FMG guidelines and policy.
Other: Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
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High school diploma/GED
Associate in arts degree preferred
Experience
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3 years of experience working in a multi-specialty group practice, healthcare system with an ambulatory focus, or academic medical center required
3 years of experience in working with a medical office/hospital accounts receivable system required
License/Certification
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None required
Additional Responsibilities
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Dem! onstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards an! d guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of te! am members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Administrative and Clerical
Primary Location
WA-Burien
Shift
Day
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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This position will be started on: Sat, 11 May 2013 20:42:01 GMT
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