Billing Follow Up Associate
About The Position
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Communicates with patients, government agencies and third party payers to gather, process and record information to receive appropriate reimbursement. Communicates with departments for charge information, coding updates, and other information for claim appeals. Completes billing and collection processes and prepares for distribution to appropriate sources. Reviews unpaid claims and obtain necessary information to resolve reimbursements. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.
Requirements
- Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Medical billing and collections experience: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Reviews, corrects and submits claims to payers. Applies developing/basic working knowledge and experience to the job.
- Reviews unpaid accounts, initiates correct actions to collect the accounts, and follows up on action to assure expected results is achieved.
- Meets or exceeds productivity and quality performance expectations.
- Reviews unpaid accounts and initiate collection action for past due and denied claims. Calculates write-offs and debit/credit adjustments.
- Provides general office support as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
