Patient Billing Coordinator - Glendale, United States - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Named a Top Workplace in Arizona, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States.

The practice has over 51 providers, 11 sites and over 250 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients.

Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Billing Coordinator to join our billing department at our business office located in Glendale.

The job purpose for the Billing Coordinator is to take required action on unpaid account balances in the patient responsibility receivable that progresses the account to a $0 balance.

The role additionally performs any task related to self-pay balances including, but not limited to, bankruptcy notices, discharges, patient billing questions and copay assistance.

Responsibilities:

Ensures a timely selfpay collection cycle by establishing payment plans, collecting on balances, collecting balances through copay assistance means, negotiating discounts, and recommending and transferring accounts to bad debt status.
Adheres to all fair collections practices as set forth by the Fair Debt Collection Act.
Reviews reports that indicate payment on account is delinquent, defined as being unpaid after 31 days from the date of service and ensures appropriate collection action is taken.
Follows adjustment policies as set forth by the department director.
Completes administrative tasks related to the selfpay process.
Answers patient billing inquiries
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required
Exceptional customer service skills and extensive experience
Medical collections, medical billing or payment experience required, 2 years
Demonstrated knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines, 2 years

Preferred

Clinical Billing and Collections experience in a large healthcare practice, 2 years
Associate's degree or advanced education specific to business administration
NextGen PM system, 1 year.
Bilingual

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your desirable rate of pay?
Do you have any Nextgen experience? If yes, how many years?
AARA operates on a 4x10 schedule, Monday
Thursday 10 hour shifts. Would you have any issues complying?
For the safety of our patients, AARA is a drug free, non smoking organization, in which, we do not hire smokers. Are you comfortable with complying with this company policy?
AARA requires an annual flu vaccine, and COVID19 vaccine for all staff as a companywide policy. Are you comfortable complying with this policy?
If selected to move forward in the hiring process, AARA runs a background, drug screen, and soft credit check. Do you consent?

Experience:

- medical Billing and Collections: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person