Collections Representative

DermPath Diagnostics, a division of AmeriPath is devoted solely to dermatology pathology. AmeriPath is the nation• Ts largest physician and laboratory company focused on providing anatomic pathology, cancer diagnostic and healthcare information services to physicians, hospitals, national clinical laboratories and managed care organizations. The company presently operates in 24 states and provides medical services through outpatient pathology laboratories, hospital inpatient laboratories and outpatient surgery centers. DermPath Diagnostics has an immediate opening for a Collections Representative. The Collections Representative is responsible for collecting payments on insurance accounts - Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and Commercial. Key Accountabilities include: - Contacts insurance carriers on unpaid claims. - Utilizes insurance websites for claim status and eligibility. - Prints and verifies correct information on HCFA form for resubmission. - Analyzes and reports claims issues to Supervisor. - Appeals and researches claims from Customer Service department. - Utilizes spreadsheets for reprocessing claims. - Responsible for filing and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the company. - Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the Company. - Performs other duties as assigned.

The desired candidate must have a High School diploma or equivalent, an Associates degree is a plus. 2-5 years of collections experience. Working knowledge of collection policies, rules and regulations. Ability to analyze explanation of benefit from a variety of insurance carriers. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Good computer skills. Knowledge of IDX is a plus.

Dermpath Diagnostics offers a competitive compensation package. In addition, regular full time employees who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for health and dental plans, a vision plan and a 401(k) retirement plan - all of which include company contributions. We also offer also disability plans available, flexible savings plans and college savings plans. * This position is based in Port Chester, NY 10573.

Please refer to job code ameripath-14118542 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Billing/Collections
Location:	Port Chester, NY
County:	Westchester County
ZIP Code:	10573
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	AmeriPath, Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please