Patient Financial Services Associate II- Cash Management - Scarborough, United States - MaineHealth

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Summary

MaineHealth is actively accepting applications for a Patient Financial Services Associate II role in their cash management division. This is a Monday through Friday role. This position is 100% remote.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with patients and payers to research, review claims, and verify payments. Strong accounting and reconciliation skills are a must. Revenue cycle experience is a plus.

Position Summary

This is the second level of a revenue cycle career path within PFS. Responsible for all facets of patient accounting including the appropriate billing, cash posting, cash reconciliation, refund processing and follow up of patient insurance claims within filing limits to support proper account completion and closure prior to 120 days post patient discharge or date of service. Works within a team-based setting and ensures that workloads are distributed evenly. Responsible to perform the necessary account research required to determine proper governmental requirements prior to any claim's submission and repayment of receipts. Supports the overall success of Patient Financial Services by demonstrating flexibility, collaboration and cooperation in a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) environment while maintaining a high level of production and service quality. Continues to gain knowledge in all areas of Patient Financial Services to follow the MaineHealth growth path.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. 1. Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
   2. License/Certifications: N/A
   3. Experience: 9 months in a related Healthcare Field. Hospital or Provider-Based billing experience preferred.
   4. Able to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment and perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
   5. Proficiencies: Keyboard and data entry skills required. Computer experience is required with Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mail, and internet communication, as well as the ability to work effectively with electronic work quality monitoring and electronic systems.
   6. Requires the employee to have experience with, or the capability to be trained to solve problems and work towards solutions in an independent and/or team manner. For the trainer role requires the employee to have experience with, or the ability to be trained in auditing and training.
   7. Proven proficiency in working a minimum of one role (billing, collections, or healthcare accounts receivables training) for one payer (hospital) or one specialty (physician) or training.
   8. Specialized Knowledge: Hospital or Provider Based billing, cash posting, or refunds preferred.
   9. Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD9/10 codes.

Hybrid/Remote

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