Traveling Medicare Collections Specialist (17180) – Atlanta

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Traveling Medicare Collections Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:
The position is responsible for performing resolution-oriented billing and follow-up to achieve cash recovery and A/R goals of assigned Medicare hospital receivables.

The Traveling Medicare Collections Specialist temporarily relocates to one of our client hospitals throughout the USA as per our contract. Perot Systems will provide a corporate apartment, and provide transportation once a month to the Traveling Medicare Collections Specialist’s home base. Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and be able to use your own vehicle when traveling to client sites. The position offers a competitive salary and benefit package, along with a generous quarterly incentive plan.

Responsibilities:

• Completes timely billing and follow-up on assigned accounts, in a compliant manner
  
• Identifies/recognizes and reports trends within assigned inventory
  
• May assist with some functions of internal reporting
  
• Maintains an appropriate level of productivity, as defined by project guidelines
  
• Reliably assists in training, when appropriate
  
• Keeps Project Director informed of any problems or issues
  
• Completes work accurately and timely with appropriate documentation
  
• Assists in maintaining harmony between the client staff and project team members
  
• May supervise others on the project sites
  
• Serves as a role model to the overall company image
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  Job Requirements:
  
• 1+ years experience in billing and collecting acute healthcare Medicare receivables
  
• Working knowledge of industry-specific forms, coding and reimbursement methodologies and general medical terminology (i.e. UB-92, UB-04, HCPCS, DRGs, ICD-9, OPPS
  
• Understands billing requirements for some or all inpatient and outpatient services performed in a hospital setting (i.e. Outpatient Dialysis, Skilled Nursing/Sub-Acute, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health, Partial Hospitalization)
  
• Familiarity with Florida Shared System (FSS) and/or Mutual of Omaha electronic claims systems
  
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and general knowledge of patient accounting/billing systems
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and ethical behavior
  
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 45 hours per week Monday thru Friday, and 8 Saturday hours per month.
  
  Minimum Educational Requirements:
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• College education desirable
  
  **Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and be able to use your own vehicle when traveling to client sites**
  
  ***This position is a 100% TRAVEL POSITION where you will temporarily relocate to a facility site.***
  
  Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
  
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