Revenue Cycle Project Specialist

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for working on identified projects until the balance becomes self-pay or zero balance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Meet productivity standards as outlined.
• •Trend claim denials, advises supervisor of trends in order to improve processes with the department.
• •Work identified trends as a project by following the given direction.
• •Handle inquiries from patients/customers as needed after identification has been verified.
• •Process data in accordance with company policies and confidentiality standards.
• •Identify and correct errors in data entry.
• •Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• •Communicate discrepancies or system issues to supervisor.
• •Maintain a positive rapport with all customers.
• •Appropriately handles telephone and email communications.
• •Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• •Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• •Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• •High school diploma or equivalent.
• •Ability to communicate with various insurance payers.
• •Current residency in the state of Missouri or Kansas is required.
• •Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• •Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• •Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• •Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• •Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
• •Ability to travel 1% of the time, including flying and driving rental cars.
• •To accommodate travel, must be able to transport own suitcases and portable computer estimated at 25 pounds.