Credit Balance Specialist

Company: Skagit Regional Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Category Business Office Position Credit Balance Specialist Req Code 24249 Location Business Center Job Summary The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Responsible for the accurate receiving, researching and processing of credit balances. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply. Salary Range: $19.08/hr to $27.68/hr DOE Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, sick time, and paid time off to all employees working 20 or more hours per week. Essential Functions Communicate account issues to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Coordinate with third party payers as needed for credit balance resolution. Investigate unapplied cash transactions per established procedure. Maintain state CHARS data; transmit data to state monthly. Review and research credit balances in an accurate and timely manner. Compile and maintain assigned reports in an accurate and timely manner. Work all correspondences from patient, third party payers. Work credit balances from a credit balance report. Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work. Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace. Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities. Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner. Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required. Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings. Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. Education High School diploma or GED required. Experience/Training Previous experience in accounting or patient accounting strongly desired. License/Certification None required. Other Qualifications Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Knowledge of general accounting principles required. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).

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