Payment Variance RC

<p>How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Work Shift</b></p>Day (United States of America)<p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Job Summary:</span></b><br><br>The Contract Variance Analyst researches closed-balance accounts for over/under amounts due from/to payors per established contracts. The Specialist ensures payments are made properly and in full per contractual agreements identifying and reporting payor trends thru established guidelines. This position also coordinates; transfers and communication of accounts with insurance balances to the appropriate outside agency, per department guidelines.<br><br><b><span>Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:</span></b><br><br>Job Functions<br>- Perform daily, systematic reviews of $0 balance accounts for the appropriate contractual reimbursement.<br>- Post adjustments at time of account review.<br>- Contact identified payor sources to resolve problems or issues with payment release.<br>- Transmit required documentation to Third Party Payors for the purpose offor resolving payments.<br>- Ensure all payor contact is fully documented in the appropriate software application.<br>- Monitor payments for accuracy, contacting payors to resolve outstanding amounts and reporting ongoing problem and issues with the department Manager<br>- Utilize industry and regulatory guidelines for collection of outstanding accounts.<br>- Consistently utilize and accurately interpret various contracts.<br>- Consistently identify and pursue collection of the money due on short-paid accounts.<br>- Refer overpaid accounts to the Credit and Refund Specialists for review.<br>- Consistently meet the current productivity standards in ensuring payments are made properly and in full per contractual agreements.<br>- Consistently meet the current quality standards in ensuring payments are made properly and accurately.<br>- Meet productivity standards, targets, error ratios and reporting requirements as assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor. Management - Professional Development<br>- Provide individual contribution to the overall team effort of achieving the department AR goal.<br>- Identify opportunities for system and process improvement and submit to management.<br>- Demonstrate proficient use of systems and execution of processes in all areas of responsibilities.<br>- Demonstrate knowledge of the health system HIPAA privacy standards and ensure compliance with system PHI privacy practices.<br>- Follow the health systems general Policy and Procedures, the Departments Policy and Procedures, and the Emergency Preparedness Procedures.<br>- Become cross-trained and fill in for other staff as assigned. Professional Communication<br>- Assure patient privacy and confidentiality as appropriate or required.<br>- Ensure minors have a parent or guardian listed as guarantor as appropriate.<br>- Communicate in a professional manner with patients, their families and representatives from third party payor organizations.<br>- Communicate in a professional manner with physicians, physician staff, co-workers, management and clinical staff.<br>- Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the healthcare team within the facility and any applicable referral agencies.<br>- Initiate communication with peers about changes and procedures.<br>- Relay information appropriately over telephone, email, and other communication devices.<br>- Interact with internal customers including HIM, Revenue Integrity, Patient Access, and the SBO in a professional manner to achieve revenue cycle department AR goals and objectives. Department <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Methods/Procedures/Operations</span><br>- Follow department guidelines for lunch, breaks, requesting time off, and shift assignments.<br>- Operate office equipment and machinery and utilizes ergonomic workstations, equipment, and supplies.<br>- Follow JCAHO and outside regulatory agencies mandated rules and procedures.<br>- Utilize assigned menus and pathways in the hospital mainframe system. Report software application problems to the appropriate supervisor.<br>- Utilize assigned menus and pathways in foreign software applications. Report software application problems to the appropriate supervisor.<br>- Utilize assigned computer hardware. Report hardware problems to the appropriate supervisor.<br>- Participate in the testing for assigned software applications, including verification of field integrity.<br>- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.<br><br><b><span>Required Minimum Education:</span></b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma General or GED General</li></ul><p></p><p><br><b><span>Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):</span></b><br>All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.</p><p></p><ul></ul><p></p><p><br><b><span>Additional License(s) and Certification(s):</span></b><br><br><br><br><b><span>Required Minimum Experience:</span></b><br><br>Minimum 2 years hospital collection experience Required<br><br><b><span>Required Minimum Skills:</span></b><br><br>Demonstrate proficiency in reading UB04.<br>Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of claims resolution.<br>Demonstrate ability to access Major payer(s) specific provider websites for claim corrections.<br>Demonstrate proficiency in locating and interpreting contract verbiage for timely claims resolution.<br>Demonstrate proficiency in contract management and expected reimbursement technology.<br>Demonstrate knowledge of billing rules.<br>Two years experience with a Hospital Information System or PC-based applications.<br>Ability to perform mathematical calculations.<br>Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients, families, public, and co-workers.<br>Basic knowledge of medical terminology.<br>Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed.<br>Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines.<br>Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and workload in a high-stress atmosphere.<br>Demonstrated flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment.<br>High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills.<br>Excellent internal/external customer service skills.<br>Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression.<br>Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service.<br>Ability to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and area(s) of assignment.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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