Account Specialist

Account Specialist

Location: Calmont Operations Building
Department: CBO/Patient Financial Services
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 40
Summary: Under the leadership of Patient Financial Services (PFS) management, the Account Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable through claim follow up, cash collection, and denial management for services rendered by Cook Childrens Medical Center (CCMC). This position requires knowledge of Federal, State, and payor regulations, reimbursement methodologies; and communication with third party payors to facilitate timely and accurate reimbursement.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred
Minimum three years billing, insurance follow-up, or healthcare business office experience
Understanding of Managed Care contracts, denials and payor methodology
Effective oral and written communication skills
Keyboarding accuracy and math aptitude skills
Medical terminology preferred
Prior experience with Epic Hospital Billing Resolute preferred
Certification/Licensure:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.