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Geisinger

Billing Specialist (Collector)

Geisinger, Valdosta, Georgia, United States, 31601

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Responsible for auditing the admission packets and for the verification of benefits along with all patient demographic information in the patient accounting system.

Request and process all bills to third party payors and patients, maximizing re‑imbursement of services provided to achieve established hospital goals.

Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of charges, payments, adjustments and other transactions to patient accounts as required to include both insurance and patient billing for charges incurred.

Responsible for timely follow‑up to insurance companies on billing submitted in order to allow for an effective and efficient cash flow of hospital receivables.

Record both A/R and miscellaneous cash.

Prepare bank deposits and post cash and adjustments to patient records as required.

Balance A/R and maintain supporting reports as per department policy.

Retrieve and perform electronic billing to insurance companies in a timely manner.

Make follow up calls to insurance companies and guarantors as required.

Qualifications Experience Required 3 years

At least three years' experience in related field required, as well as extensive knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.

Behaviors Preferred

Detail Oriented :

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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