Account Administrator-Revenue Cycle

Account Administrator‑Revenue Cycle

Title: Account Administrator‑Revenue Cycle
Location: West Side
Org Unit: Billing Support
Work Days: Monday‑Friday
Weekly

Hours:

35.00
Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt
Salary Range: $25.34 – $27.75 (NYC Offices)

Under direct supervision, performs billing and account receivable activities to maximize insurance reimbursement and promote faster payments while ensuring compliance with departmental and Physician Organization (PO) billing policies and procedures.

• Assist with the development and implementation of revenue cycle strategies and workflows that enhance cash collections, expedite account resolution, and streamline billing processes.
• Reconcile past‑due accounts and invoices; review aging balances and take appropriate actions to resolve unpaid receivables.
• Compose and maintain billing and/or billing‑compliance associated correspondence; determine proper account resolution and/or adjustment as needed.
• Perform charge entry and/or payment posting within the practice management billing system; track and resolve denied claim issues, resubmit or appeal claims as required, and escalate complex claim issues when necessary.
• Obtain, review, and update patient demographic and insurance information within the practice management billing system.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and obtain necessary pre‑authorization numbers prior to appointments; facilitate collection of any due fees from patients.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay abreast of standards and best practices, and disseminate information to colleagues and staff.
• Provide back‑up for front‑end revenue cycle processes, including check‑in/check‑out and time‑of‑service payment reconciliation.
• Answer phones, respond to billing inquiries and disputes.
• Generate reports for analysis.

• High School Diploma

Approximately 2 years of medical billing experience.

• Prior experience working with an eMR system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of third‑party reimbursement.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, and ICD
  10 coding.

Standard office work.

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