Account Resolution 1 MGBO
Wellstar Health Systems

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Overview
The Account Resolution I representative is responsible for ensuring all eligible accounts are reviewed, appealed, escalated or adjusted within the designated payer timeframes and are documented appropriately in the patient accounting system. Additionally, the Account Resolution I representative will be responsible for the tracking and trending of recovery efforts by utilizing various departmental tools and appropriately reporting on-going problems specific to payers, health system departments, and/or contracts. The Account Resolution I representative will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure necessary communication and feedback to the departments take place in a timely manner.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities
* Collect and resolve payments from insurance companies by working with assigned payers and utlizing Policies and Procedures.
* Execute the denial appeals process, which includes receiving, assessing, documenting, tracking, responding to, and/or resolving appeals with third-party payers in a timely manner. Research and resolve payer rejected/denied claims and analyze accounts for insurance payment accuracy/completeness and for payer claim processing accuracy per contract. Work with clinical staff as needed to follow-up and appeal denials.
* Prepare, maintain, assist with, and submit reports as required.
* Appropriately report on-going problems specific to health system departments, and/or contracts to Team Manager or Team Lead.
* Provide feedback and process improvement ideas to management regarding facility, Patient Access, Case Management, HIM, Billing and/or payer issues identified when reviewing accounts for resolution.
* Appeal in accordance with methodology in departmental policy and procedure including using correct grammar and spelling.
* Identify contract issues related to denials and delayed adjudication; communicate those issues to Manager.
* Transmit required documentation to Government and third-party payers for the purpose of resolving payments.
* Ensure all payer contact is fully documented in the appropriate software application.
* Ensure claims are crossed over to secondary insurances, reporting any delay in unbilled secondary claims to your Lead.
* Consistently meet the current productivity standards in addressing and resolving accounts.
* Consistently meet the current quality standards in taking appropriate actions to identify and track root causes, successfully appeal denied accounts, and trend issues.

Teamwork
* Provide individual contribution to the overall team effort of achieving the department AR goal
* Identify opportunities for system and process improvement and submit in team meetings
* Become cross-trained and fill in for other staff as assigned
* Particpate and encourage team collaboration and unity.
* Initiate communication with peers about changes and procedures, convey new relevant information to other team members and management.

Administrative
* Professional Communication
* Assure patient privacy and confidentiality as appropriate or required
* Communicate in a professional manner with patients, their families and representatives from third party payor organizations, physicians and their staff, co-workers and management.
* Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the healthcare team within the facility and any applicable referral agencies
* Interact with internal customers including HIM, Revenue Integrity, Patient Access, and the SBO in a professional manner to achieve revenue cycle department AR goals and objectives
* Department Methods/Procedures/Operations
* Follow department guidelines for lunch, breaks, requesting time off, and shift assignments
* Operate office equipment and machinery and utilizes ergonomic workstations, equipment, and supplies
* Follow JCAHO and outside regulatory agencies' mandated rules and procedures
* Utilize assigned menus and pathways in the mainframe system. Report software application problems to the appropriate source.
* Utilize assigned computer hardware. Report hardware problems to the appropriate source.
* Participate in the testing for assigned software applications, including verification of field integrity when needed.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Required or

equivalent Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years collection experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Ability to perform mathematical calculations with High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills

Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients, families, public, co-workers, and professional offices including oral and written comprehension and expression

Basic experience and knowledge of PC applications

Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed

Strong time management skills; Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere

Demonstrate flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs

Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service

Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment

Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Additional Licenses and Certifications

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