Medical Biller/ Accounts Receivable Specialist
The University of Vermont Health Network - Home Health & HospiceAbout the role
This is a fully remote position. This position is scheduled to work 8:00AM-4:30PM with flexibility with schedule.
POSITION SUMMARY:
To coordinate and carry out a wide range of technical and clerical accounts receivable bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including preparation of documentation for billing, posting payments to accounts, responding to patient and insurance company inquiries, computer data entry and manual recordkeeping, document/check processing, account balancing and reconciliation, report generation, and the like.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
I. Education:
• High school education or
• Associates degree in an appropriate discipline
II. Experience:
• Four years of relevant work experience with a high school education
• Two years of experience with an Associate’s degree, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
III. License Requirements:
N/A
IV. General:
• Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
• Able to speak, read and write in English
• Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
• Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
• Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Traveling may be required
2. May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors
3. May work during non-business hours
4. May experience:
• Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff
• Stress due to a demanding profession
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
I. Performance Standards:
Level I:
• Assist in preparation and mailing of bills to individuals, insurance companies, area hospitals, and/or other community services for one or more designated organization billing functions
o Receive documents containing source information upon which billings are based; screen for completeness/errors, checking with appropriate staff to clarify information
o Check insurance/billing status of service
o Sort and code documents
o Enter billing data in computer and/or manual files/logs
o Produce and photocopy bills, attach required insurance or other related forms, and distribute after appropriate approvals/authorizations by senior staff
o Re-bill overdue accounts and prepare for writing off or collections as required
o Assist with researching and resubmitting denied bills
• Assist in processing payments:
o Receive, date, and sort payments, and post to proper accounts
o Perform basic account reconciliation tasks
o Prepare deposits
o Post billing adjustments to accounts
• Perform a variety of specialized clerical tasks associated with assigned accounting functions, including:
o Data entry and routine computer file maintenance and report generation
o Document screening, sorting and coding
o Compiling of special billing information and calculation of rates/billing amounts
o Maintenance of logs/lists, and document cross-referencing
o Manual document filing
• Respond to routine inquiries from patients, insurance companies or others, referring unusual questions to senior staff
• Perform a variety of general clerical tasks for accounting office, such as sorting and distributing mail, answering phones, general typing, photocopying, and the like
• Moderate to minimal supervision is received from the Accounts Receivable Manager or other senior staff member
• Solid base of technical knowledge and skills related to basic accounting/bookkeeping principles and procedures
• Some directly related accounts receivable experience, preferably in a health care
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