What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Viemed?
Duties:
- Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system
- Has proper phone etiquette and represents VieMed in a professional manner
- Making daily deposits at the bank
- Enters patient & insurance payments in the billing system
- Able to read through and understand medical EOB (explanation of benefits)
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager, and other superiors
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organization and management of Secretary’s activities reflect due consideration for the needs of the facility and staff
- Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment, within the coordinator’s scope of practice
- Manages and operates computer equipment safely and correctly
- Completes other duties, as assigned within the time given
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit.
- Performs other task as instructed by management team
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager/Supervisor, and other superiors. Reports all concerns or issues directly to Collections Manager and Supervisor
Requirements:
- Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
- Understand Insurance Medical and Payment Policies
Experience:
- Two years minimum of medical billing required
- DME experience preferred
Skills:
- Superior organizational skills and time management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work as part of a health care team.
- Communication Proficiency
- Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
- Knowledge of Excel
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