Work where *every moment* matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Join us and receive our Competitive Benefit Package Including: • Health, Vision, and Dental • 401K with generous employer contribution • PTO accrual from first day of employment • Student Debt Assistance - paid towards qualified student loans • Tuition Reimbursement - after just 6 months of employment • And much more *Duties * The Billing Representative handles and resolves billing questions from patients, guarantors, carriers and hospital departments, follows up on payment for outstanding claims, collects unpaid patient balances and researches and resolves denied claims. *Responsibilities* * Reviews patient statements prior to statement processing per weekly bill cycles. * Reviews aged insurance claim report for each assigned area once per month. * Contacts carriers to determine status of payment on claims greater than 45 days old. * Corrects registration or coding errors as required to resolve claim issues. * Resubmits claims as required to secure payment including secondary claims requiring coordination of benefits. * Reviews and resolves claim denials from remittance advices. * Adjusts patient accounts for uncollectible or un-processable balances. * Reviews aged AR report for unpaid patient balances once per month. * Contacts patients/sends collection letter per collection procedure once per month. * Obtains medical record documentation from departments and submits to carriers as required to support payment of claims or fulfill requests for documentation. * Processes refunds to insurance carriers and patients for credit balances due to overpayments or duplicate payments. * Researches returned mail for valid address and resends statements. Flags skipped accounts. * Serves as back up telephone operator for main department extension as required. * Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. * Performs daily tasks with speed and accuracy. * Responds to all customer inquiries in a timely and courteous manner. * Performs other duties as assigned. *Education Requirements* High School Diploma required. Must have billing knowledge. *Minimum Requirements * Minimum of 2 years experience in a medical office environment or equivalent combination of education or experience. Experience with a practice management computer system, preferably Mysis Vision. Ability to use a personal computer and 12-key calculator. *Preferred Qualifications * Some college preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Flexibility and initiative in supporting needs of the department as they arise **Job:** **Finance / Patient Accounts* **Organization:** **New Britain General* **Title:** *Billing Representative - Rehab Occupational Health* **Location:** *Connecticut-Plainville-440 New Britain Ave Planville (10141)* **Requisition ID:** *24167055* **Other Locations:** *United States*