Medical Billing Collector

at  Ascension St Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital

Overview:
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a skilled Medical Billing Collector to join our team of professionals. As Nashville’s leading behavioral health hospital, we provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, personalized care to those who turn to us in their time of need.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional college course work preferred.
• Three years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office.
  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for obtaining accurate and detailed information concerning insurance and self-pay reimbursement on all patient accounts.

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Business Office staff. Current benefits include:

• Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive hourly rate plus a shift differential.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policies to support work-life balance.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts across a wide range of products and services through our Employee Discount Program.
• Support in Times of Need: Access to our Employee Disaster Assistance Program for unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Planning: Participate in the Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with robust investment options.
• Professional Development: Benefit from an excellent training program to enhance your skills.
• Career Advancement: Experience professional growth opportunities unparalleled in the industry, within a national network of hospitals and facilities.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Request and process all bills to third party payors and patients, maximizing re-imbursement of services provided to achieve established hospital goals.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of charges, payments, adjustments and other transactions to patient accounts as required to include both insurance and patient billing for charges incurred.
• Responsible for timely follow-up to insurance companies on billing submitted in order to allow for an effective and efficient cash flow of hospital receivables.
• Record both A/R and miscellaneous cash.
• Prepare bank deposits and post cash and adjustments to patient records as required.
• Balance A/R and maintain supporting reports as per department policy.
• Retrieve and perform electronic billing to insurance companies in a timely manner.
• Make follow up calls to insurance companies and guarantors as required.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
  Qualifications: