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Columbine Health Systems

Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Poudre Infusion Therapy

Columbine Health Systems, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523


Poudre Infusion Therapy

at Columbine is a healthcare service provider that offers outpatient healthcare services to patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses across various age groups. Our staff is made up of local healthcare professionals from Northern Colorado who are compassionate and dedicated to providing patient-centered care. We are located at 915 Centre Ave Suite #3 in Fort Collins, CO and our healthcare services can be received in the comfort of your home, at Columbine facilities, or ambulatory infusion suites. Our goal is to provide high-quality healthcare to our patients with compassion and commitment.

Columbine Health Systems has been a proud leader in senior health care for the past 50 years in Northern Colorado. We are an organization designed to not only dedicate ourselves to the care of our residents, but also to our valued employees.

Regular business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

We are accepting applications for an

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

available to work:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Monday through Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Accounts Receivable Summary

- Processes the agency home/Infusion clinic patient's billing charges and obtain payment. To maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines and payer requirements. Works under the direction and collaboratively with the Poudre Infusion Therapy Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Assembles billing files and files appropriate documentation accurately.

Answer calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.

Verifies patient insurance coverage utilizing phone and other resources, and notifies patient of expected charges.

Submits prior authorizations to insurance companies in a timely manner, then tracks and ensures this process is completed for the patient to receive care.

Bills and collects accounts receivable from home infusion therapy (HIT) products from commercial, government and private payers.

Researches insurance billing, requirements for units, dose, timeliness requirements, forms, etc., in order to ensure timely 'clean claims' submission.

Analyzes payments versus charges.

Initiates and maintains patient enrollments and reimbursements in co-pay assistance programs and patient assistance foundations.

Posts payments to patient's account in computerized software program.

Resolves questions and disputes with patients or third party payers to limits of his/her delegation.

Works closely with physician/office to assure compliance with signed documents in accordance with regulatory standards. (Medicare CMNs, managed care authorizations).

Maintains current knowledge about Medicaid, Medicare, managed care and commercial billing guidelines.

Verifies and processes accounts payable.

Completes reports regarding standards relating to billing, collection, DSO, contractual allowances, bad debt and other standards.

Supports PIT personnel and maintains office equipment.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Minimum two years experience as a medical services biller.

Read, interpret, and effectively communicate information from insurance documents, electronic medical records, and patient charts.

Effective verbal and written communication along with exceptional customer service skills.

Basic calculations pertaining to discounts, days supply, and other mathematics as needed.

Detail oriented with ability to efficiently and effectively multi-task.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Proficient in the use of internet navigation and research, as well as office technology, including, but not limited to email, electronic calendars, fax, telephone, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Preferred Experience:

Home infusion billing experience is preferred.

Understanding of infusion billing practices, prescription billing, or medical background preferred.

Compensation:

Starting wage between $21.00/hour - $25.00/hour (depending on experience).

Comprehensive Benefit Plans:

Employees who work 24+ hrs. per week qualify for a full range of benefits including:

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

Free

health care clinics for anyone covered by the healthcare plan.

401(k) & Paid Time Off (PTO).

Discounts at our pharmacy.

Discounts at our medical equipment stores.

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