PAS, Billing/Follow-up/Cash Specialist

Ensure that assigned accounts are promptly and accurately billed and/or reimbursed: Documented team production expectations on assigned accounts are consistently achieved; including daily management of WIP in all systems. Quality audits reflect thorough follow up and clear, professional documentation as well as process adherence. Quality audits reflect compliant billing practices encompassing regulatory and departmental requirements. Tools and resources (e.g. payer websites) are appropriately used to efficiently assess claims status. Account concerns are appropriately escalated through appropriate internal and external documented channels. Reconsiderations and appeals are professionally written and tracked efficiently. Adjustments are appropriately classified and posted. Credit balances are reviewed for accuracy and resolution steps are processed according to departmental standards. Incoming correspondence is managed in an organized, efficient and effective manner. Active participation in daily huddles, team meetings or ad hoc discussions occurs. Team process improvements and objectives are supported, including backing up team members as needed. Optimal and timely customer service is provided to payers, patients, families, and staff from other departments and co-workers. Collaboration with departmental staff and utilization of other resources appropriately occurs. While this role is hybrid, the candidate must be physically based in WA State. Required Education and Experience Minimum of one year of professional or hospital billing or accounts receivable follow-up experience, OR. Minimum of two years experience in a Revenue Cycle role working primarily with payors, OR. Completion of the Seattle Children's Revenue Cycle Coordinator program or accredited medical billing/coding program. Minimum of two years of experience in Windows environment. Required Credentials N/A. Preferred More than two years clinic or hospital billing or accounts receivable follow-up experience. Experience working with medical claims and electronic data interchange systems, e.g. Epic, Relay Health, Xactimed/Med Assets. Medical billing/coding experience. Bachelor’s degree or certified medical billing credential such as CRCS, Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist. Basic project management experience. Compensation Range $24.77 - $37.16 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors . 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