Revenue Cycle Assistant

Position Summary:

The Revenue Cycle Assistant supports financial operations by assisting with daily billing, posting, and patient account reconciliation.

The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other administrative areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
2. Posts payments/denials for payer bundle cases
3. Works bundle consult requests and referrals, including coordinating with physician clinics and anesthesia providers.
4. Completes netdown adjustments for newly billed claims in a timely manner
5. Reviews and works the credit balance report for self-pay credits and insurance overpayments
6. Reviews and analyzes payments for payer trends
7. Completes follow-up tasks as assigned.
8. Answers phone for incoming call as necessary.
9. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
10. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
11. Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
12. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
13. Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital-related business.
14. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees.
15. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.

SMC offers a competitive benefits program to part-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis. 

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Experience with accounts receivable/medical billing/medical insurance
3. Possess good verbal and written communication skills
4. Must be alert, honest, and of good character

Special Skills and Knowledge:

1. Basic computer skills
2. Excellent customer service skills
3. Familiar with medical terminology
4. Strong understanding of medical insurance
5. Understanding of medical billing and payment posting positions
6. Basic office skills

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Compliance with the attendance policy
2. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
3. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

1. Ability to read and write (legibly)
2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
3. Ability to understand and resolve simple problems
4. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
5. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally as the need arises
6. Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting
7. Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color
8. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
9. Ability to function independently without constant supervision
10. Ability to constantly utilize manual dexterity
11. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

Category 3- No occupational exposure