Reimbursement Specialist - Collector

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Hiring Remotely in Princeton, NJ
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Junior
Healthtech
The Role
The Reimbursement Specialist - Collector is responsible for managing and collecting outstanding balances from insurance companies and patients, conducting follow-ups on claims, correcting rejected claims, analyzing denials, and ensuring adherence to regulations. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with internal teams to resolve billing issues, as well as maintaining confidentiality with Protected Health Information.
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Company Description

Lingraphica is a mission-driven organization who provides speech-generating devices to help improve communication, speech, and quality of life for people with communication impairments. We look for candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment, and who share our commitment to helping individuals on their communication journey.

Job Description

Purpose: The Reimbursement Specialist – Collector is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate follow-up on all claims, maintaining effective communication with payors, patients, and caregivers as necessary. This role also involves cross-training with team members to provide support in additional billing and payment posting functions as required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the collection of outstanding balances from both insurance companies and patients 
  • Conduct timely follow-up on all submitted claims to ensure prompt resolution 
  • Review and correct rejected claims as necessary, ensuring accurate and timely resubmission to maximize reimbursement 
  • Identify, document, and address claims/billing errors, denials, and rejections 
  • Analyze claim denials and rejections to identify root causes and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences 
  • Collaborate with internal departments to address systemic issues leading to denials 
  • Appeal denied and short-paid claims to maximize reimbursement
  • Establish and manage patient payment plans as necessary 
  • Initiate contact with customers and insurance companies via phone or mail to facilitate payments and resolve account issues 
  • Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, billing regulations, and compliance standards 
  • Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards for handling Protected Health Information (PHI) 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall function of the reimbursement department 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • Attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills, persistence, and flexibility 
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial regulations 
  • Computer skills including use of Excel, Outlook, preferred 
  • Exposure to HubSpot or other CRM, preferred 
  • Excellent and effective communication 
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities 

Education & Experience 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • 1 – 3 years in medical reimbursement and DME experience, preferred
  • Exposure to billing and collections, preferred
  • Experience using medical billing software such as ADSC, preferred

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Incumbent works from home and is expected to maintain a safe, productive work environment with secure internet access. The ability to operate a computer with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Travel

Travel is required for the annual company meeting and team off-site, within the continental United States, approximately twice per year. 

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demand satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To learn more about Lingraphica, visit: www.lingraphica.com!

This Organization Participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE. UU.

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The Company
HQ: Princeton, NJ
95 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Lingraphica provides clinically relevant tools and services to help individuals with language and cognitive disorders connect with family, friends and communities. Working in partnership with clinicians and caregivers, our mission is to meet those individuals wherever they may be in their journey to improve or regain their communication skills.

Whether you have a speech, language, or cognitive deficit or you’re the parent or caregiver of an individual with a deficit, we will help you find an effective solution to help you communicate. Our clinical team is here to guide and support you every step of the way. We’re your partner for the journey.

For more information about Lingraphica visit www.aphasia.com or call us 888-274-2742.

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