Provides commercial collections support to Patient Financial Services, performing duties which may include reviewing and resubmitting claims to third party payors, performing account follow-up activities, updating information on account, etc.
Participates in department meetings and provides feedback to management on how to improve department processes.
Adheres to documentation standards of the department and properly uses activity codes. Accurately enters data in fields. Maintains acceptable levels of speed and accuracy.
Effectively monitors assigned work queues and workload, ensuring resolve of accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Takes initiative on issues and/or problems by advancing them to supervisor.
Exemplifies high standards of professionalism, responsibility, accountability, and ethical behavior.
Processes incoming correspondence, based on reason code, timely and accurately.
Ensures information on the account is complete and accurate.
Adheres to payment timeline protocol and assists other team members with resolution of accounts when needed.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Cedars-Sinai core patient accounting systems and/or department specific systems and uses them effectively and efficiently.

High school diploma or GED required. College level courses in finance, business, or health insurance a plus.
A minimum of four years’ experience with hospital or professional billing and/or collections experience required.
Hospital account follow-up experience with commercial payer is key.
Basic computer and navigation skills. Experience with MS office, Web/Vs, Emdeon and CS-Link preferred.
Working knowledge and understanding of regulatory and CSHS policies and procedures preferred.
Basic understanding of HIPAA and other privacy information guidelines preferred.
Ability to perform relevant business math (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Keyboard and data entry proficiency.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment with conflicting demands on time and attention. Prioritizes and organizes work to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.
Professional and courteous demeanor.

Revenue Cycle Specialist II – Commercial Collections

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