PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The Program Assistant will be apart of the Managed Care/ Commercial Accounts Receivables Team; exploring all the possible reimbursement avenues before writing off balance or making account self-pay. The Program Assistant will work closely with department supervisors and managers on workload allocation.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond and resolve A/R questions; assisting billing reps.
• Managing and distributing paper claims, correspondence, and checks.
• Recognizes and pursues appropriate course of action in insurance interactions to collect payments.
• Analyses all information available on patient’s account to gain a thorough understanding of history/status of the account by reviewing PCS history and invoice inquiry screens prior to suggesting a method of resolution.
• Resolve insurance rejections by contacting insurance carriers and implementing measures (e.g., resubmitting claim, appeal, or write off) in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintain logs and reports, and develops appeal letters.
• Assist in training and development of new and/or existing staff members into their functions; dissemination of work.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• A minimum of 3 year’s experience in Physician Billing Operations is required.
• A minimum of one-year experience in physician billing within a hospital setting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be an independent, detail oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and understanding of basic mathematics.
• Previous computer experience required.
• Must be proficient in of MS Word, Excel.
• Must have excellent knowledge of EPIC.
• Must display good judgment skills.

Department: Professional Services Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: YONKERS Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 3 Executive Boulevard, Yonkers
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-4 PM Req ID: 218493 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $31.33

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