CCMC Follow-up Representative (Patient Account Representative) - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

 

As the CCMC Follow-up Representative, your responsability will be to bill, process adjustments, collect on accounts, and/or perform customer service duties to ensure that monies due University Hospital are secured and paid in a timely manner and the AR outstanding days of revenue are kept to a minimum. Assignment will be flexible depending on payor mix, patient flow, and workload fluctuations.

Function/Duties of Position:

Third party follow-up and collection:

• Within the stratified processing environment, collect assertively and proactively money due OHSU by contacting (through telephoning, emailing, and/or accessing on-line systems) third parties (insurance carrier, various government programs, etc.)
• Provide explanation of charges and additional requested information to the third parties.
• Analyze accounts to determine coordination of benefits, refunds, and denials to insure appropriate resolution of accounts.
• Review billing to determine medical records necessary to provide complete processing of claim.
• Analyze accounts with regard to billing and payment history and uses judgment to determines appropriate follow-up action based on departmental guidelines 
• Contact patient/guarantor to resolve issues (includes tracing and locating patient/guarantor by telephoning and/or sending written correspondence.)
• Analyze accounts and interpreting contracts that dictate how claims should be paid and processing adjustments for contract interpretation.
• Comply with special billing and follow-up requirements regarding adoptions, court holds, motor vehicle and personal injury accidents, and other unique or sensitive accounts.

Billing

• Submit bills that comply with all appropriate regulations, managed care contracts to third party payors.
• Calculate the correct reimbursement of all managed care claims.

Other duties as assigned within the scope of the established class specs.

• To also include activities that are classified as team support and environmental activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience billing or collecting healthcare accounts in a business office;  OR

• Four years of general collection, billing or customer service experience; OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) is required within 18 months of hire.

• Perform all duties in a manner which demonstrates the ability to work in a collaborative, self-managed, and self directed work-team environment.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent (within one year of date of hire) Microsoft Office Suite experience in Windows environment with skill in document production using WORD, spreadsheet construction in EXCEL.
• Experience in billing Hospital claims or UB-04 claims.
• Knowledge of and experience in interpreting managed care contracts.
• Familiarity with DRG, CPT, HCPC and ICD-9 coding. 

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Typing 45 wpm
• Ability to use multiple system applications
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally or in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; consistently adhering to defined due dates.

Additional Details:

Pay Range: $23.19 - $31.37 per hour

Regular Full-Time

 

Benefits:
Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All are welcome:

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.