Collections Representative - Atlanta, GA

Position Description:

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life's best work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for analyzing previous account documentation in eFR, HIS and other available sources, in order to determine the appropriate action(s) necessary to resolve each assigned account. 
• Medicare claim resolution experience, utilizing DDE 
• Responsible for initiating the next billing, follow-up and/or collection step(s), which is not limited to calling patients, insurers or employers, as appropriate
• Responsible for documenting in eFR and HIS (where required) the billing, follow-up and/or collection step(s) that are taken as well as the result and next step needed to resolve the assigned accounts.
• Responsible to stay in constant communication with Reimbursement Supervisor and Senior Reimbursement Specialist regarding all aspects of assigned projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• 2+ years Hospital billing/collections experience required 
• 2+ years patient Accounting experience with a focus on Medicare Part A and Part B 
• Advanced skills interpreting carrier EOBs
• Previous experience with UB04 
• Previous experience handling Managed Care contract accounts
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize workflow

Work Environment:

• Extended periods of sitting at a computer and use of hands/fingers across keyboard or mouse
• Office environment

Health care isn't just changing. It's growing more complex every day. ICD10 replaces ICD9. Affordable Care adds new challenges and financial constraints. Where does it all lead? Hospitals and health care organizations continue to adapt, and we are a vital part of their evolution. And that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.

Optum360 is a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum to combine our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we'll leverage all our resources to bring financial clarity and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide.

If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.

Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

 

UnitedHealth
Group
is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject
to random drug testing.