Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others. Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued.
Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.
Job Description:
SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the Close of Day and backs up various Accounts Receivable positions with any tasks needed and by performing the duties outlined below in accordance with the Coastal Cancer Center values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Performs close of day timely, accurately and thoroughly by:
- Auditing claims for billing accuracy and updating charges
- Verify billing in IKM for accuracy. Contact appropriate staff to correct as needed.
- Identifies and holds claims with unspecified charges and files when corrected.
- Completes void and bad debt reversal requests as needed.
- Assists team and other staff members with questions and or problems regarding the processing of claims, error corrections and the close of day.
- Trains as necessary for the clinical staff to properly enter charges to reduce errors so claims are paid properly.
- Trains new staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Two (2) to three (3) years-experience preferably in a health care organization.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
- Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type correspondence.
SKILLS:
- Skill in using computer programs and applications.
- Skill in using calculator.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to make independent judgments and exercise discretion.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.