Billing and Collections Coordinator

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

18h

About The Position

Overview Job Summary The Billing and Collections Coordinator is responsible for supporting Billing and Collections staff. Assist leadership in assuring confidentiality is maintained and HIPAA compliance is adhered to. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: Ensure authorization requests and authorization appeals are submitted and followed-up on with the appropriate insurance company via fax, phone or online Ensure all hospital records are requested in a timely manner and follow up completed as needed until received via fax, phone or online Submit/mail appeal letters, claims and other correspondence to insurance companies in a timely manner with all appropriate documentation. Document accounts when completed for tracking purposes Review and distribute incoming correspondence including faxes, mail and emails to appropriate staff and link to accounts in electronic records program for tracking May complete claim status by contacting insurance companies for confirmation of claims received via fax, phone or online; if and when needed due to payor issues or time sensitive matters May review and complete rebills Assist in the training of new hires, continuous training, and cross-functional efforts Other duties as assigned Additional Job Requirements Regular scheduled attendance Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0% Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position. Education & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Skills Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Dependable and self-motivated Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude Computer Skills Intermediate with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dependable and self-motivated
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Intermediate with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Ensure authorization requests and authorization appeals are submitted and followed-up on with the appropriate insurance company via fax, phone or online
Ensure all hospital records are requested in a timely manner and follow up completed as needed until received via fax, phone or online
Submit/mail appeal letters, claims and other correspondence to insurance companies in a timely manner with all appropriate documentation.
Document accounts when completed for tracking purposes
Review and distribute incoming correspondence including faxes, mail and emails to appropriate staff and link to accounts in electronic records program for tracking
May complete claim status by contacting insurance companies for confirmation of claims received via fax, phone or online; if and when needed due to payor issues or time sensitive matters
May review and complete rebills
Assist in the training of new hires, continuous training, and cross-functional efforts
Other duties as assigned
Regular scheduled attendance