Medical Billing & Collections Generalist

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepage Rotech.com

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Billing Collection Generalist for our Billing Center. In this position you are responsible for the completion of special projects as assigned by the Billing Center manager (BCM) or supervisor (BCS), working directly with them to ensure all projects are handled effectively and efficiently.

Pay starting at $15

• Mon - Fri scheduled shift / flex hours between 7am - 5pm
• Work From Home after successful completion of IN OFFICE TRAINING and are meeting expectations with management approval
• Must live in the US and live within 60 miles of the Rotech Location

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All manual re-billing audits are reviewed for accuracy and turned into supervisor for approval before posting, insures release of claim
• Contacts payer, patient or location as appropriate
• Documents all work done in iWorkQ via notes and patient notes in eIntake
• Ensures good communication with locations and payers
• Processes all adjustments within iWorkQ
• Processes doctor and insurance changes in eIntake
• Reports to BCC Supervisor any payer trends preventing payment
• Resolves emails from BCC Supervisor/BCM within 48 hours
• Reviews patient information in IMBS and eIntake to determine why the claim is unpaid
• Reviews patient information in IMBS to determine if an adjustment is valid
• Special Projects as assigned by the BCD with specific instructions as to how to complete and when to complete by
• Works with BCC Supervisor and Team Lead on resolution of payer and patient issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to three years of related prior work experience in a team-oriented environment
• Experience in medical field and administrative record management
• Strong customer service background

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)
• Knowledge of insurance policies and requirements
• Knowledge of medical billing practices and of billing reimbursement
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Must be able to accurately perform simple mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking or listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or paperwork

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• High data entry speed on a 10-key computer and calculator is desired
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, etc.
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer

Benefits

• Generous paid time Off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needs
• Commission for Account Executives
• Fixed and variable rate car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
• Employee discount program
• Employee recognition program
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
• Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
• EAP
• 401k
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• HSA and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services
• Meru Health Mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
• Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
• Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings solutions programs
• HEPB and TB vaccinations

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.