Patient Accounting

Burlington, North Carolina

11 days ago

Job Description

Patient Accounting

Patient Accounting Insurance Follow Up Specialist – Full Time Position for Busy Multi-Specialist Clinic, located in Burlington, NC.

Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with more than 100 providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.

We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Full-Time Insurance Follow Up Specialist to join our Patient Accounting team at our Burlington Kernodle Clinic location. This role is responsible for ensuring timey filing and accurate follow-up on outstanding claims to maximize reimbursement and reduce accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare billing, insurance processes and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with EPIC is a plus but not necessary. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are seeking candidates with:

Strong customer service skills
Experience with denial management and appeals
Proficiency in computer use
Understanding of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS Coding
The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years of experience in medical billing and insurance follow-up
Knowledge of insurance guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial payers)
Familiarity with EPIC
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Duties Include, but not limited to the following:

Review and analyze outstanding insurance claims using follow up work queues
Contact insurance companies via phone, email or online portals to resolve claim issues and secure payment
Investigate and resolve denied claims by submitting appeals or corrected claims as needed.
Document all follow-up activities and communications in the patient accounting system.
Collaborate with coding and registration teams to resolve discrepancies or missing information.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all types of insurance as well as managed care and PPO products
Patiently and clearly explains Clinic policies and procedures including billing and insurance filing procedures.
Provide customer service duties regarding patient concerns or questions regarding account balances, insurance claims and monthly statements.
Recognizes and records changes in patient insurance information as well as demographic and financial information.
Meet departmental productivity and quality standards

Numbers & Facts

Location	Burlington, North Carolina
Website	https://www.kernodle.com/careers/

Skills

Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Demographicsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
ICD-10unmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Insurance Claimsunmatched
Internet Portalunmatched
Managed Careunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Medical Billingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medicareunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Follow-upunmatched
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)unmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched

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