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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SPOKANE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Title: Billing Coordinator<BR>Location: Washington-Spokane<BR>Job Number:_20154<BR>Providence is calling a Billing Coordinator to Providence Health & Services in Spokane, WA.<BR><BR>We are seeking a Billing Coordinator to be responsible for revenue cycle management by coordinating or assisting in all patient accounts and claims processing through booking revenues, deposit and cash posting, adjustments and credit and collections functions of Providence Senior and Community Services. The position is very customer service oriented and interacts closely with facility residents and clients as well as their family members or designees. In addition, the position works with other members of the financial services team, the administrator, the information systems department, and departmental managers throughout the facility to identify and analyze accounts receivable, billing and collections issues.<BR><BR>In this position you will:<BR>* Demonstrate competency in identifying and providing feedback regarding billing needs, recommending and implementing creative solutions to meet those needs consistent with available resources, appropriate procedures, internal controls for new and existing systems and coordinating efforts with other team members and departments.<BR>* Coordinate contacts with all third party representatives, i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Group Health, Veterans Administration, Managed Care Companies, and others as required resolving issues related to outstanding claims.<BR>* Develop and maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, rules and regulations by updating manuals and monitoring web sites to maintain regulatory compliance throughout areas of risk. Works closely with team regarding Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care changes/updates.<BR>* Maintain patient accounts by posting charges, cash receipts and adjustments. Monitor aged accounts receivables and maintains and reconciles daily census reports. Assist accountants in balancing specific general ledger accounts as they relate to receivables, and cash receipts. May prepare and pursue collection on delinquent accounts. <BR>* Maintain all appropriate schedules needed to bill efficiently (UPINs, A/R codes, ICD9 and CPTs codes, price lists, etc.) Assist in planning for new or upgraded financial systems and coordinates the implementation process among the finance users, information services staff and other parties.<BR>* Prepare and maintain, throughout the year, Medicare/Medicaid cost report logs as required by Fiscal Intermediaries (FI). Prepare credit balance reports for submission to FI on a quarterly basis.<BR><BR>Qualifications:<BR><BR>Required  qualifications for this position include:<BR>* High School diploma or equivalent<BR>* Minimum two (2) years billing experience in a healthcare environment with an emphasis on reimbursement and collections<BR>* <BR>Must have knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Regulations and experience with insurance contracts <BR>About the department you will serve.<BR>Providence Strategic and Management Services provides a variety of functio                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 </font></td>
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