Sr Reconciliation Rep (Remote, $17/hour)

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Sr Reconciliation Representative to join our Reconciliation department. This position will reconcile claims, including complex claims, for payment as per Explanation of Benefits from Health Plan Payors for 2-step accounts.

Remote Worker Considerations

Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment.This remote/WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network (minimum internet download of 50 Mbps and 10 Mbps upload speed).

Responsibilities

• Reconciles, resolves, and researches 2-step claims and payments to ASH.
• Manually reconciles claims for payment from Health Plan Payors received by paper EOBs or spreadsheets.
• Makes calls to Health Plans to check status of claims which may include payment or underpayment. In addition will request claims to be reprocessed if denied in error.
• Uses Health Plan and TPA websites to check on claim status or reconcile claims.
• Reconciles claims from various reports including but not limited to 14-day reports, aged reports, unreconciled reports, and rejected reports.
• Notifies supervisors of trends related to invalid denials by TPAs or Health Plans.
• Documents comments in internal notes fields in IHIS in addition to spreadsheets being worked.
• Reviews and responds to ASHCore logs within 48 hours of assigned date.
• Meets department production and quality requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all claims documents, records, and claims related issues.
• Promotes a spirit of cooperation and understanding among all personnel.
• Attends organizational meetings and trainings as required.
• Attends department meetings.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Recognizes unique and/or problem situations within area of assigned responsibility. Researches and makes recommendations to Supervisor.
• Provides assistance and teamwork to Claims Department staff in accomplishment of routine duties and special projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 2 to 3 years with claims processing, computer, typing, 10 key and telephone skills preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel helpful.
• Familiarity with Managed Care, HMO, PPO health plan provisions.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.

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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.

ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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