Patient Account Billing Rep I

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Job Details Patient Account Billing Representative I

Job Description Patient Account Billing Representative I

Summary Responsible for administering the billing to secondary and tertiary payers in alignment with all regulations and hospital policies. Research and respond to inquiries/complaints related to the billing process resolving all elements for processing.

Job Duties • Processes claims and edits via assigned work queues to ensure third parties have received the information in a timely and accurate fashion. • Research, make necessary corrections and update accounts ensuring accurate billing • Remains current on payer plan changes, updates and website in determining benefit eligibility • Review and resolve assigned charge review edits • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma/GED • 2 years healthcare revenue cycle experience or related experience • Knowledge of healthcare terminology • Knowledge of State and Federal healthcare billing guidelines • Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics

Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or • Master’s Degree • experience working with EPIC • experience in telecommuting • Knowledge of IDC-10 and CPT coding

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular

Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem  colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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