Patient Accounts Specialist - Vernon Hills, IL

This position reviews

patient balances after all good faith attempts have been made to collect from

government-sponsored insurance programs or commercial payors and works with the

patient to assess what, if any, is the responsibility of the patient.

Verify accuracy of patient insurance

information loaded into billing systems Notify department collectors of

discrepancies Audit balances transferred to patient's

responsibility Assist in maintenance of credit balance work

list with Collectors for refunds issued to patients Complete Bad Debt Adjustments due to age of balance,

deceased patient, and/or no current patient address Ensure accurate patient statements are sent

to patients on a monthly basis Respond to incoming calls from patients,

patient family members and teammates Provide patient account balance Resolve billing and financial issues Use business resources to investigate

returned patient mail Transfer balances to Collectors for

reprocessing as needed Work overtime with little or no notice as

needed Work in other ROPS areas as needed Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and

training as needed Know, understand, and follow teammate

guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

High

school diploma or equivalent required Minimum

of one (1) year's experience in collections and/or training in medical claims

collections required Minimum

of one (1) year's experience working with explanation of benefits forms (EOB) with

insurance companies required Demonstrated

understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance billing process required Demonstrated

ability to navigate DaVita billing systems

including Misys, Cerner, Falcon and Reggie within 90 days of employment or

position change required Intermediate

computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required Ability

to perform math functions and draw and interpret bar graphs in Excel required

Lifeline Vascular Access works with premier physician practices to develop and manage outpatient centers that provide focused and coordinated vascular access procedures to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We currently manage more than 70 physician-owned vascular access centers where we provide physician practices with financial and outcomes reporting, staffing and training, facility operations, regulatory compliance, and insurance billing services. The Lifeline network of managed vascular access centers is accredited by the Joint Commission. Lifeline Vascular Access is a business unit of DaVita Inc., the nation's largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United States, dedicated to providing services to patients diagnosed with chronic kidney failure. DaVita Inc. is a member of the Fortune 500, servicing patients in 43 states and in more than 1,800 outpatient dialysis centers. DaVita also provides acute inpatient dialysis services to patients in more than 800 hospitals across the country. DaVita's clinical outcomes consistently rank above the national average serving more than one-third of the dialysis population. Visit our website at www.lifelinevascularaccess.com . Apply online at www.careers.davita.com

DaVita

is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As such, DaVita

makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of qualifications and experience,

and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual

orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.