Job Description

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Accounts Receivable Coordinator-EMS Dept.

• Creates and monitors payment posting plan to ensure payments are posted correctly to meet daily, monthly, and yearend closing requirements.
• Processes Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for medical claims as received both electronically and on paper. Verifies receipt of all revenue has been properly recorded across all software platforms and in office tracking tools. Works with other staff to ensure accounts properly documented and remaining balances are processed without delay.
• Provides ongoing staff guidance as to revenue accounting procedures and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in posting and tracking of payments.
• Ensures overpayments are identified and analyzed for refund, as necessary.
• Works with other department staff to accomplish tasks as necessary to keep work up to date. This includes pre-billing, claims processing, customer service in-person or on the phone, appeals and other work as may be delegated by other leaders.
• Performs advanced account resolution activities to assist our customers in getting their claims paid.
• Assists patients or representatives via phone, electronic communication, or in-person with any issues related to their service.

• Actively engages with payers to understand the unique appeal or payment processing requirements necessary of each and works to streamline as much as possible.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 4 Years of experience required. Experience in a medical (and/or ambulance) billing operation and/or accounts receivable operation preferred.

• Strong computer and typing skills; strong problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and others. Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines. Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills. Must keep current with new rules and regulations, Medicare and Medicaid.

SALARY: $20.50-$25.63/Hourly/FULL TIME

Closing date: Upon Filling Position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.