Medical Revenue & Credit Representative - Chelmsford - 40 hrs. at Atrius Health in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health's 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, is responsible for monitoring, processing, and balancing all activities related to manual and electronic payment processing and posting. Performs data entry of account payments and resolution of posting errors and credit balances. Works closely with third party payers to research and resolve outstanding issues, variances, credits or missing checks related to remittance advice. Identifies opportunities to improve the receipt control and reporting process and assists the supervisor in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required.
EXPERIENCE
Experience typically gained through 1-2 years of experience in a medical business office setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Experience working with electronic payment posting systems and processes required. Knowledge of cash control procedures, accounts receivable control procedures, bookkeeping and/or accounting principles, payment posting required. A working knowledge of third party payer(s), including insurance products, claim and denial management processes, credit analysis and resolution and CPT and ICD-9 coding required.
SKILLS
Attention to detail as well as good analytical and problem solving skills is essential. Strong computer skills, effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently
in a fast paced team environment are required. Microsoft Office and posting experience using web-based software highly preferred.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include:
* Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 10 paid holidays,
* Paid professional development,
* Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).VEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the statePDN-976c9598-718a-4249-a6af-13102ba8fedb