PRN Collector

Overview:

Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a PRN Collector (Patient Account Rep), to work remotely with our West Coast Business Office.

Responsibilities:

OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for billing and collections of client accounts including electronic claim filing and review follow up. Confirms successful claims transmission in clearinghouse. Performs follow insurance calls, claim status review via insurance portal, website or phone call. Prepares balance due letters and collection calls. Evaluates need for bad debt referral and prepares and submits account adjustments for approval.

Essential Functions:
Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors.

Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill.

Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims. Resubmit electronically when available.

Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly.

Complete adjustment forms if any adjustments need to be made to an account and attach all supporting documentation.

Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 30-40 accounts worked per day minimum.

Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class.

Report an overview of the week to the BOD and participate in AR meetings.

Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.

Assist financial counselors as needed.

Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director of all benefit eligibility matters that suggest or challenge reimbursement.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years' prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not applicable

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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