Optum · 12 hours ago
Insurance Follow Up Rep II - Business Office - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Pearland Administrative Office
Pearland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$17.74/hr - $31.63/hr
3+ years expOptum is part of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, one of the nation's leading health care organizations, offering coordinated and accountable care. The Insurance Follow-Up Representative is responsible for physician billing and collecting third-party account receivables, utilizing medical software and insurance websites to manage accounts and resolve inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for physician billing and collecting of third-party account receivables using their knowledge of medical software, the EHR, and multiple payors' insurance websites to research accounts, refile or appeal claims, submit additional medical documentation and track account status by monitoring and analyzing assigned unresolved third-party accounts
Responsible for an inventory of over a $1M in insurance receivables
Initiate contacts and negotiate appropriate resolution (internal and external) as well as receive and resolve inquiries and correspondence from third parties and patients
Analyze, audit, problem solve and reconcile an account
Conduct duties in accordance with industry federal and state billing guidelines and contractual obligations and in compliance with department policies and procedures
Demonstrate dependability and an ability to work independently
Retain composure, meet deadlines, and appropriately analyze, research, and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment with constant work-related interruptions
Exhibit exceptional customer skills to provide the patient with a positive service experience
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
3+ years of current experience in a health care billing and collection environment or relevant health care setting using an accounting/health care computer system or 2+ years of related experience with preferred education
Working knowledge of major third-party payers and their websites
Basic PC and Internet literacy
Medical Terminology, CPT & ICD coding application
Interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOB's), physician billing statements
Proven good analytical and mathematical ability
Proven excellent interpersonal communications skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with patients, physicians, management, and third-party representatives
Proven ability to handle a variety of tasks with speed, attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Associate's degree in business administration or related field; or successful completion of Coding and Billing Certificate Program
5+ years of experience in a health care billing and collection environment or relative health care setting using an accounting/health care computer system in area of specialty
Understanding of a diversity of insurance plans
Epic Professional Billing
Ability to access and retrieve information from the EHR
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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