Westside Children's Therapy

Insurance Claims Account Specialist

Westside Children's Therapy  •  $44k - $50k/yr  •  Mokena, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Headquarters - Mokena, IL 60448
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
Job Category: Billing & Insurance

Position Summary:
The Insurance Claims Specialist is responsible for posting insurance payments from EOBs, following up and correcting errors on EOBs or submitted claims, and working denials.
Work Schedule: This position is on-site with a schedule of Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Essential Functions:
- Post insurance payments timely and balance to each EOB to ensure all lines are posted accurately.
- Manage electronically posted EOBs, research flagged lines and resolve issues that prevented automatic posting utilizing the company’s billing system and other internal/external systems to research claim details.
- Work denied claims included on EOBs, which involves using various external tools (Availity, UHCLink, UMR) and internal resources (billing system, Westside app) to research claim status.
- Appeal denials as necessary by submitting appropriate documentation to insurance carriers and following up regularly.
- Review accounts receivable balances for outstanding insurance amounts due and follow up with payers to arrange payments.
- Ensure patient account records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Manage insurance company correspondence, which may include medical records requests, denials of coverage, refund requests, etc.
- Set the tone of quality and effort expected of the team.
- Adhere to all practice policies related to HIPAA.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of billing experience in a medical office or healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization and in a diverse work group.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable with technology, with the ability to learn multiple systems and software.
- Proficient with Google Workspace
- Must maintain discretion and client confidentiality.
Personal Attributes:
- Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Process oriented with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Problem Solving
- Initiative

Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements
- Not applicable
This is a full-time position. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Paid Time Off; Sick Time; and a robust Employee Assistance Program.
Westside Children's Therapy

About Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children’s Therapy is a privately owned clinic that provides quality therapeutic intervention to children with developmental disabilities. We understand the challenges our families face and therefore strive to become “A Family to Lean On"​. Our efforts begin with providing quality, therapy with a long-term focus, never compromising for short-term results that do not extend through adulthood. This is the core philosophy of clinic owner Shari Cassidy, who has been providing evidenced-base care and ethical practices for over 30 years.

We are a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals offering the best in Physical, Occupational, Speech Feeding, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Counseling therapy. We work together to design unique programs to meet each child’s individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach allows parents to schedule several therapy services to occur at one time, in one location, and with a continuity of care. We provide day and night appointment scheduling.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, IL
Year Founded
1996
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