Job: Biller/Collector- Berkshire VNA, 40hhrs per week

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.


Job Title:
Biller/Collector- Berkshire VNA, 40hhrs per week
Salary Range:Location:
$18.95 - $28.42 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHome Healthcare
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Preferred 		Up to One Year
Required
Description:

Schedule:

  • 40hrs per week
  • 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Monday-Friday
  • On-call every third weekend for approximately 1 hr on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

    • The Biller/Collector performs diversified billing duties requiring knowledge of the intake and billing procedures of the department. Ensures that relevant billing functions are completed within designated timelines. The Biller/Collector will act as a patient advocate for patients with self-pay liabilities by informing them of collection policy and/or free care requirements through Berkshire Medical Center (BMC). Assist patients in setting up payment plans to ensure full collection of accounts. Updates and verifies insurance information as needed; and verifies all necessary physician orders have been processed and are in the patient’s chart before billing. Complete data entry of remittances and complete follow-up on accounts in a timely manner.
Requirements:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

  • Experience:

    • One year of billing experience within a homecare or business office setting.

  • Education and Training:

    • Associate’s degree in business preferred.

  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • N/A
  • Other Requirements:
    • Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both via telephone and in person.
    • Shows willingness to accept additional responsibilities/duties.
    • Proven ability to handle stressful situations calmly and rationally. Meet deadlines even with a high volume of interruptions.
    • Proven ability to deal effectively with the public as well as co-workers.
    • Demonstrates the ability to work independently and prioritize duties and manage time with minimum supervision
    • Highly motivated, detail oriented, familiar with computer operations, good organizational and interpersonal skills and sensitive to confidential material.
    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software and homecare software.

    • Basic understanding of relevant federal, state, payor regulations and policies as related to billing for home care and hospice services.