About the Role
With minimal supervision, this role is responsible for ensuring timely payment and current status of payer and patient account balances. It involves performing collection activities, resolving billing issues, and handling account inquiries within established guidelines. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected, and adherence to The US Oncology's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, Business Standards, and Shared Values is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Monitor delinquent accounts and perform collection duties.
- Review reports, research, and resolve issues.
- Review payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current.
- Collaborate with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors.
- Monitor and update delinquent account statuses.
- Recommend accounts for collection or write-off.
- Contact patients to secure past due balances, verify demographics and insurance, update system information, and document conversations.
- Answer patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolve complaints.
- Refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans.
- Maintain credit balances of patients and payors, ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines.
- Adhere to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines regarding patient records.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines.
- Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying the position.
Skills
- Billing
- Payment posting
- Collections
- Account inquiry resolution
- Patient interaction
- Insurance claims processing
- HIPAA compliance
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full Time
- Remote
Experience Level
- Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00-$26.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Wellness & Perks Programs
About the Company
- The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America.
- The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
- For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.
Equal Opportunity
- The US Oncology Network is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes! Come join our team in the fight against cancer!
