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The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

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What You Will Do
The Account Analyst II is responsible for posting cash receipts, maintaining patient billing records, producing monthly billings to patients and third-party carriers, initiating appropriate collection action, and follow-up of unpaid accounts and other duties as assigned. Follows all departmental safety policies and procedures regarding one's personal protection. Provides organizational and administrative support to management under minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 1 Year billing and follow-up experience in a medical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Essential Functions

• Accounts receivable
  Execute month-end A/R procedures including post bill.
  See addendums for specific payor requirements.
• Billing
  Update and maintain patient demographics and billing record database.
  Provide documentation of monthly billing and follow-up actions.
  Maintain financial files.
• Collections
  Commence direct collection on assigned accounts via insurance inquiries or telephone contacts.
  Work to resolve all accounts on a timely basis.
  Patients are contacted on balances unpaid within 60 days after insurance pays or self pay bills drop. Insurance companies are contacted on unpaid balances after 60 days.
  All uncollected balances are referred to the Manager, Home Health, by the 90th day for discussion on the next procedure for collection.
• Department support
  Bi weekly and monthly reports.
  Maintain accurate production reports according to established guidelines.
  Prepare financial reports weekly/ monthly.
• Patient billing
  Verify Insurance eligibility/ benefits
  Generate and maintain all authorization and referrals.
  Generates regulatory verification to reverify 0 errors before claims are run.
• Telephone support
  Represent the department by maintaining a pleasant, professional and customer-service oriented attitude.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all third payors and Government programs.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm, or on-line keying speed of 50 wpm, 10 key accurate.
• Accounting knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• General knowledge of office procedures and ability to utilize resources in an organized manner.
• Complete understanding of internal policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good telephone skills.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT4 codes, and basic medical terminology.
• Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients and/or their representative regarding credit and collection policies and procedures.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class