LHC Group

Collection Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationLafayette/Louisiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2024022709

      Summary

      We are hiring for a Collection Specialist!

      At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

      We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

      • employee wellness programs
      • flexibility for true work-life balance
      • holidays & paid time off
      • continuing education & career growth opportunities
      • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

      Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!



      Responsibilities

      The Collection Specialist prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring with appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis.

      • Prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring with appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis.
      • Creates and processes electronic claims submission for various payers on a daily basis.
      • Researches any error claims and makes necessary corrections for clean claim production and submission on an as needed basis.
      • Reviews accounts receivable on a daily basis and performs follow -up on delinquent accounts according to established policies and procedures. Recommends departmental/agency corrective action as required.
      • Receives, investigates, and responds to inquiries from payors and/or agencies concerning accounts receivable activity according to established polices and procedures on a regular basis.
      • Maintains and develops accounts receivable schedules to track issues and resolutions for ease of reporting on a monthly basis.
      • Resolves all customer requests, inquiries, and concerns in an expedient and respectful manner.
      • Problem solves independently before referring problems to the Supervisor/Manager for resolution.
      • Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required or assigned.


      Education and Experience

      Formal Education

      • High School Diploma or equivalent

      Experience

      • 1 year

      License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement

      • No

      Experience Requirements

      • Medical billing/collections experience
      • Home Health billing/collections experience desired

      Skill Requirements

      • Excellent oral and written communication
      • Excellent organizational and analytical

      Skill Desired

      • Basic PC skills including PC based applications (MS Word, Excel).
      • Mathematical


      Company Overview
      LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

      LHC Group Inc Home Office a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

  • About the company

      LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations, providing quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. LHC Group’s services cover a wide range of healthcare needs for patients and families dealing with illness, injury, or chronic conditions. The company’s 32,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home and community based services, and facility-based care in 35 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 60 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. LHC Group is the preferred in-home healthcare partner for 350 leading hospitals around the country.