OverviewEmployment Type: Full Time
REMOTEBenefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Evansville, Indiana
Pay Range: $23-$26.51 Based on experience
JOB SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for posting all cash receipts and appropriate adjustments to patient accounts. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The US Oncology Network is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes!
Come join our team in the fight against cancer! About US Oncology The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com. We extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including Medical Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Plan, 401-K with a matching component, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, and Wellness & Perks Programs.
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Posts line item payments and adjustments to patient accounts within 24 hours of receipt in business office according to established office guidelines.
- Sorts lock box receipts and post accordingly to patient accounts.
- Analyzes any credit accounts to determine if a refund should be processed.
- Processes any necessary refunds.
- Balances receipts, reconciles daily work batches, and prepares audit trail.
- Prepares deposits for bank.
- Maintains all checks and EOBs together by deposit date to ensure batch integrity.
- Identifies on primary payment (EOB) when a secondary payor is present and refers accordingly.
- Scans explanation of benefits for incorrect and/or inconsistencies in reimbursement.
- Maintains confidentiality in regards to patient account status and the financial affairs of clinic/corporation.
- Identifies consistent fee schedule allowable differences and communicates upline for updating.
- Communicates payor trends to supervisor.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, other department employees, and physicians so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum three to five years experience in a medical business office setting with insurance processing and balancing responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.
