Accounts Receivable Specialist

Viemed - Lafayette, LA

Part-time

Lafayette, LA

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist at Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed plays a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of patient accounts. This part-time position requires the individual to learn and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the current patient database and billing system. The specialist is expected to represent Viemed professionally, demonstrating proper phone etiquette while interacting with patients and other stakeholders. Daily responsibilities include making bank deposits, entering patient and insurance payments into the billing system, and effectively reading and interpreting medical Explanation of Benefits (EOB) documents. Effective communication is essential in this role, as the specialist must communicate clearly and appropriately with the Manager and other superiors. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers is vital for the benefit of the patients. The specialist is expected to utilize initiative and strive for a steady level of productivity, demonstrating self-motivation. Organizational skills are critical, as the management of the Secretary's activities must reflect consideration for the needs of the facility and staff. The role also involves making informed decisions based on knowledge and good judgment within the coordinator's scope of practice. The specialist must manage and operate computer equipment safely and correctly, completing other assigned duties within the given time frame. Reporting any concerns or issues directly to the Collections Manager and Supervisor is also a key responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities

• Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system
• Represents VieMed in a professional manner with proper phone etiquette
• Makes daily deposits at the bank
• Enters patient & insurance payments in the billing system
• Reads and understands medical EOB (explanation of benefits)
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager and other superiors
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co-workers
• Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity
• Manages and operates computer equipment safely and correctly
• Completes other duties as assigned within the time given
• Reports all concerns or issues directly to Collections Manager and Supervisor

Requirements

• Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
• Understand Insurance Medical and Payment Policies
• Two years minimum of medical billing experience required
• DME experience preferred
• Superior organizational skills and time management
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a health care team
• Communication proficiency
• Knowledge of Excel