Summary
Location
New York
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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Title: Account Administrator-Revenue Cycle/Front Desk Biller
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $25.34 - $27.75
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Job Responsibilities
- As needed, assists with the development and implementation of revenue cycle strategies and workflows that will enhance cash collections, expedite account resolution and streamline billing processes.
- Reconciles revenue cycle matters such as past due accounts and invoices; reviews aging balances and takes appropriate actions to resolve unpaid receivables.
- Composes and maintains billing and/or billing compliance associated correspondence. Determines proper account resolution and/or adjustment as needed.
- Performs charge entry and/or payment posting within the practice management billing system as needed. Tracks and resolves issues on denied claims. Resubmits or appeals claims as required. Escalates more complex claim issues when necessary.
- Obtains, reviews and updates patient demographic and insurance information within the practice management billing system.
- Verifies patient insurance eligibility and obtains necessary pre-authorization numbers, if required, prior to appointment date. Facilitates the communication and collection of any fees due from patient.
- Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
- Provides back-up for front-end revenue cycle processes, which may include but is not limited to, the check-in/check-out of patients and collection/reconciliation of time-of-service payments, as applicable.
- Answers phones, responds to billing inquiries and disputes.
- Generates reports for analysis.
Education
- High School Diploma
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prior experience working with an eMR system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of third party reimbursement.
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, and ICD10 coding.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Other facts
About Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world.
The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.
What you'll do
- The Account Administrator performs billing and account receivable activities to maximize insurance reimbursement and promote faster payments. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, managing denied claims, and ensuring compliance with billing policies.
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