Job Description
Position Title: AR Coordinator
Job Location: Bennington, VT
Education Level High School
Salary Range: $19.44 - $21.87 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position
Description: OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accounts Receivable Coordinator oversees the Accounts Receivable Medicaid claims submission and recording of payments received. The Senior Accounts Receivable Coordinator demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of UCS fee policy, and processes accurate Medicaid submissions to ensure payments to the Agency are received and recorded in a timely manner.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.0 BILLING:
As a member of the A/R team works closely with team members keeping them up to date with training and keeping them appraised of pertinent information. Reviews direct service reports for accuracy and makes necessary corrections. Bills various Medicaid provider numbers to the Medicaid clearinghouse. Keys all Medicaid payments and reconciles payment report to the cash receipts journal each month. Reports receipts weekly to Accounting Manager and Jr Accountant Payroll. Demonstrates and shares thorough knowledge of the relationship between first-party, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursements to maximize and expedite collected funds for any given service. Monitors the timely receipt of payments from third party and Medicaid and investigates denials in a timely manner. Maintains digital HIPPA compliant copies of all pertinent billing and workflow information. Daily follow-up is done. Completes the DS Waiver billing function and trains A/R Coordinator as backup. Track assigned KPI’s. Close the month in a timely manner, running month end reports and rebilling and reprocessing denials. Monitor missing DX sharing information to HIM and Operations. Serves as a Superuser in the Avatar EHR system and an active liaison via Basecamp for UCS.
2.0 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / IT / ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS INTERFACE:
Clear and open interfaces with personnel from these departments to provide a high degree of accuracy in all phases of the billing process from data entry to records documentation as needed. GL mapping, communicates new guarantors and codes to Accounting Manager and Jr. Accountant Level II.
3.0 SUPERVISION:
Under the direction of the Controller, sets goals and standards for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator position and cross-trains with the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, First Party A/R Specialist, and Managed Care Coordinator.
4.0 OTHER:
Serves on staff committees and attends weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and other staff meetings as requested. Completes special projects and other duties when assigned. Provides backup for the cash receipts function and fee assessment function in the absence of routine personnel. Serves as a backup to the Managed Care Coordinator Position, Accounts Receivable Coordinator and First Party Specialist as needed.
* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent with 3 - 5 years relevant experience. Computer skills required.
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