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Professional Physical Therapy · 1 day ago

Worker's Compensation Account Specialist

Melville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.67/hr - $27/hr

2+ years exp

Professional Physical Therapy is seeking a Workers Compensation Account Specialist responsible for managing workers compensation cases. The role involves securing authorizations, following up on accounts receivable, and ensuring timely resolution of claims with insurance carriers.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Obtains all required authorizations for patient via internet and/or phone in a timely manner and at times with a sense of urgency

Responds promptly to inquires received from clinics either via telephone, email or tasking

Keeps providers abreast of patient authorization status including approvals and denials

Contacts insurance companies and escalates issues when authorization approvals and claim payments are not received timely

Reviews work ques on a daily basis to ensure productivity standards on patient account authorization and A/R follow up is maintained

Assists in identifying denial trends for under and overpayments by insurance carriers and escalates as necessary

Assists in providing resolution to unpaid, unresolved accounts with payers

Maintain working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, Risk Management and Compliance practices

Attends staff meetings and assigned training as required

Qualification

Medical billingDenial managementInsurance reimbursementAccount receivable follow-upPractice management systemsHIPAA knowledgeOSHA knowledgeRisk management knowledgeLeadership skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 2 years of experience working of medical billing, account receivable follow up, with a strong emphasis on denial management and third party policy

Must have an understanding of clinic operations as it relates to patient registration, referrals, authorizations and cash collections

Must possess strong leadership skills and strong attention to detail

Must have an understanding of insurance payor reimbursement, authorization, collection practices and practice management systems

Must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of all records

Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and demands given while ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills

Must have knowledge of claims and authorizations processing for insurance companies including private, commercial and government claims

Company

Professional Physical Therapy

Professional Physical Therapy is a healthcare center that specializes in offering physical therapy services.

Founded in 1999

Melville, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.professionalpt.com

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