We are hiring at UofL Physicians!

Locations:  501 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:  1^st Shift, (6a-6p)

About Us

UofL Physicians is one of the largest, multi-specialty physician practices in the Kentuckiana region. With over 700 providers, 200 practice locations and 78 specialties, UofL Physicians’ academic and community physicians care for all ages and stages of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics with compassion and expertise. UofL Physicians academic providers are professors and researchers at the UofL School of Medicine, teaching tomorrow’s physicians, leading research in medical advancements and bringing the most progressive, state-of-the-art health care to every patient.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Specialist position provides financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts.  Completes follow-up for insurance and patients for multi-specialty practices, working invoices until resolution is found.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow up with insurance carriers on all assigned accounts in the practice management system from initial invoice to payment in full.
• File electronic and paper claims.
• Responsible for reviewing remits for accurate patient responsibility.
• Utilize insurance websites to view and resolve claims.
• Responsible for working denials until resolution.
• Achieve daily productivity metrics
• Accountability for attaining and maintaining productivity standards will improve quality throughout the CBO and allow a refocus on workflows including staff education and skills improvement. Training and education will be provided to staff as necessary to support productivity/quality position requirements.
• Graduated 90-day implementation

• 10 encounters per hour within 30 days
• 12 encounters per hour within 60 days
• 15 encounters per hour within 90 days

• Process encounter documents daily with and achieve 95% accuracy rate
• Complete tasks by deadline
• Handle phone inquiries from both patient and insurance carriers regarding invoices.
• Use hospital data base to obtain needed information about patient medical history.
• Prepare refunds for both insurance and patients.
• Review aging reports in the practice management system.
• Maintain necessary documentation for future reference.
• Assist with other personal to resolve insurance issues.
• Responsible for closing and printing batch proofs daily.
• Report all trends of denials and omissions to Management for review.
• Work assigned accounts as directed while reaching daily productivity goals.
• Work with Guarantors on self-pay balances.
• Set up payment plans and assess unpaid invoices for Collection Agency.
• Review Self Pay accounts for insurance coverage.
• Attend seminars as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, or GED
  • Prior experience in working with collections from insurance carriers.
  • Ability to review, comprehend, discuss HCFA billing with Insurance or Government agencies.
  • Knowledge of general insurance requirements.
  • Experience working directly with EOBs and contractual adjustments.
  • General computer knowledge, working with electronic filing.
  • Ability to communicate verbally/in writing with professionalism.
  • Ability to meet productivity expectations.

   

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year of medical office experience, preferred.
  • Working knowledge of medical and insurance terms is desirable.

   

  Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
  • Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
  • Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
  • 401K with Employer Match.