Position Title:

Insurance Collections Team Lead - Dean McGee Eye Institute - OKC

Department:

General Overhead

Job Description:

General Description: Coordinates all patient insurance billing, verifies insurance coverage, computes patient benefits and compiles itemized bills. Manages the department of accounts receivable

Essential Responsibilities:

• Verifies that procedures and billing charges match monthly production
• Computes total bills showing amounts to be paid by insurance providers and set up payment arrangements.
• Generates patient statements and refunds
• Contacts insurance companies concerning unpaid claims
• Writes letters of appeal
• Sends delinquent accounts to collection agencies
• Verifies all entries made to patient balances and verifies balancing of payments and adjustments
• Trains appropriate personnel on billing process and system
• Contacts patients regarding outstanding balance
• Process insurance and patient payments to patient account
• Rebills insurance companies or other third parties for payment

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience in accounting or related field required.   

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.