Mortgage Collector jobs in Lubbock, TX

Job Description

Responsible for consistent Medicare and/or Medicaid follow-up of any claim(s) greater than 30 days, aged from final bill date, and resolution of same in a timely and cost-effective manner. This requires keeping up to date on current Medicare and/or Medicaid regulations and guidelines affecting these programs which ultimately affects timely and accurate payment. Monitor patient accounts assigned for accurate payment(s) or non-payment and take compliant actions for account reimbursement. Responsible for following compliance program and reporting any concerns to immediate supervisor if needed.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Able to read, understand, explain & execute Medicare and/or Medicaid regulation & guidelines
• Able to understand, explain and handle referral/authorization issues, pre-authorization requirements, verifications, appeals, and medical necessity issues.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements as well as DNV standards.
• Ability to read, understand and complete all A/R reports keeping up to date documentation of each patient account status in the patient account notes.
• Ability to respond timely to insurance and billing inquiries made in person, by mail or over the phone.
• Enhances Patient Account Department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• Courses in insurance billing/collections and medical terminology preferred.
• 3 or more years hospital business office or physician business office experience preferred.
• Must be able to type 35 wpm and operate a personal computer with ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Must have basic math skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.