This careers page is a comprehensive list of job openings at Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services.
Why Join our Team?
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services employees are a vital part of delivering quality care and healthcare to patients, residents, and families in our area. We believe that each staff member has a role in fulfilling our mission. We are looking for employees who appreciate our commitment to our patients and the community. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services have scholarships and internships available, call HR at 217-357-8574 for more details.
Check the list of available job opportunities on this page. Then click here to APPLY ONLINE or click here to view and print out an application and send it to us via fax or US mail.
Benefits Available
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Benefits are eligible for payroll deduction. Memorial Hospital/Hancock County Senior Services believes in rewarding our hard-working employees. We provide a family-like atmosphere in which to work. For benefit details click here.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are updated regularly, but availability is subject to change without notice. Some positions may have requirements, experience, or qualifications that are not listed below. If you have any questions concerning employment opportunities at Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services, please contact our Human Resource Department at (217) 357-8574.
You may also contact our Human Resources Department for further information or to acquire an application. Please complete the application and return it in person or mail it to:
Human Resources
Memorial Hospital
1454 North County Road 2050
P.O. Box 160
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-8500
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Are you looking for a temporary position to help gain and organize data for a grant funded position? Apply now!
Job Summary: The AHEC Community Health Worker (CHW) is a temporary part-time grant-funded position to assist the AHEC Director and Coordinator to conduct an environmental scan of the region on CHWs utilization, training and education. The AHEC CHW is responsible for gathering data, sharing grant information, marketing discussion forums, and organizing data for the grant team. This includes participating in grant meetings and reporting information in a timely manner. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Assists the AHEC Director to meet the overall grant deliverables
- Maintains a database with contact information
- Organizes materials and resources for trainings
- Provides written and verbal direction to partnering agencies
- Assists in developing stakeholder meetings based on the grant deliverables, including identifying locations, sharing and copying materials, developing the agenda.
- Assists with sharing data based on the grant deliverables
- Assists in the promotion of educational/community events through media outlets
- Assists with creating and developing visually appealing program materials and uses the appropriate resources at Memorial Hospital to complete projects
- Reports need of departmental supplies to the department director
- Maintains support files for grant
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication (both written and verbal) skills to internal and external customers (patients, students, employees, department staff, hospital staff, human resources staff, and community partners)
- Adapts positively to frequent changes and interruptions in workload and/or work schedules
- Participates in mandatory hospital programs and attends all departmental meetings
- Participates in quality improvement activities of the department
- Establishes/maintains productive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the region
- Travels within the region, state, and various locations to meet grant deliverables
- Submits travel and expense reports bi-weekly.
- Develops reports as required to assist in meeting grant requirements
- Complies with the organizational attendance policy and use of the electronic timekeeping system
- Utilizes time efficiently and productively to enhance department operations and program success
- Complies with dress code
- Maintains confidentiality of student, staff, patient, and community information
- Completes other duties as assigned
- CHW certification or comparable education or certification.
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Are you looking for a temporary position to help gain and organize data for a grant funded position? Apply now! Job Summary: The AHEC Community Health Worker (CHW) is a temporary part-time grant-funde...
"Do you enjoy helping others navigate experiences? Are you detail oriented? Do you enjoy traveling and networking with others?"
Job Summary: The AHEC Coordinator is responsible for scheduling students, meetings, and community programs; organizing student experiences; developing and organizing trainings for the community and facility; maintain program databases; marketing program and experiences; and communicating with schools, strategic partners, and others on the mission of AHEC. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Assists the AHEC Director to meet the overall AHEC grant deliverables
- Maintains a student database with contact information
- Organizes materials and resources for community and facility trainings
- Provides written and verbal direction to students who are job shadowing, interning or precepting in Memorial Hospital, clinics or partnering agencies
- Works with other departments to coordinate speakers for various programs
- Assists in registering, scheduling, and maintaining AHEC schedule, and organizing WCILAHEC for events in which WCILAHEC participates in for the community or region.
- Enters data into i-AHEC database in a timely fashion to meet AHEC deliverables
- Assists in the promotion of educational/community events through media outlets
- Assists with creating and developing visually appealing program materials and uses the appropriate resources at Memorial Hospital to complete projects
- Reports need of departmental supplies to the department director
- Maintains support files for programs and educational activities
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication (both written and verbal) skills to internal and external customers (patients, students, employees, department staff, hospital staff, human resources staff, and community partners)
- Adapts positively to frequent changes and interruptions in workload and/or work schedules
- Participates in mandatory hospital programs and attends all departmental meetings
- Participates in quality improvement activities of the department
- Establishes/maintains productive collaborative relationships with physicians, other hospital staff and the community
- Travels within the region, state, and various locations to meet grant deliverables
- Submits travel and expense reports in a timely manner
- Develops reports as required to assist in meeting grant requirements
- Complies with the organizational attendance policy and use of the electronic timekeeping system
- Utilizes time efficiently and productively to enhance department operations and program success
- Complies with dress code
- Maintains confidentiality of student, staff, patient, and community information
- Completes other duties as assigned
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“Do you enjoy helping others navigate experiences? Are you detail oriented? Do you enjoy traveling and networking with others?” Job Summary: The AHEC Coordinator is responsible for sched...
Do you enjoy advocating for patients and coordinating their care? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Apply today!
Job Summary: The Chronic Care Coordinator is responsible for functioning in an expanded role to facilitate care through interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination. Responsible for communicating with patients and caregivers to ensure improved care transitions, enhancing patient to provider communication to identify opportunities for care continuity, encouraging the patient’s self-management skills and understanding the healthcare system to guide and empower patients to participate in their own care plan. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Help grow the Chronic Care Management/Patient-Centered Medical Home Programs.
- Continually assess and provide suggestions to improve Care Plans.
- Document all patient care interactions in Electronic Health Record.
- Must have superb time management skills.
- Continually assess and improve relationships with all healthcare resources.
- Must have superb assessment skills and be able to relay those to the healthcare provider in a professional manner.
- Be able to float from the hospital and the clinic to help with the coordination of care upon discharge.
- Monitor our overdue testing and referrals and be contacting the patient to get them to comply with their orders.
- Form relationships with the local pharmacists for medication education.
- Perform call backs after provider appointments.
- Encouraging the providers to use available resources to help in plan of care.
- Must maintain confidentiality of patient’s protected health information.
- Must be adaptable to change and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to read, understand, and act on government regulations for billable services.
- Work closely with people from all healthcare teams to provide a solid team for the patient and our Care Coordination Program.
- Continually assess, implement, and evaluate patient self-goals and goals set by the provider.
- Monitor patient compliance and form a plan of how to create compliance with patients.
- Be familiar with payer requirements.
- Be the patient’s biggest advocate.
- Identifies opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention.
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Job Summary: The MA/LPN is a clinical practitioner who participates in providing patient care. He/she can implement and evaluate patient care specific to the patient population's age. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the clinic’s standards of care. He/she demonstrated performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Acts as a patient advocate. To assist the behavioral health provider in all professional and clinical procedures. Clinical procedures shall include phlebotomy, urinalysis, and taking and recording patient vital signs. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by the Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
- Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
- Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patients’ complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, urinalysis, and vital signs.
- Responsible for monthly duties as assigned.
- Records all pertinent patient information and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
- Will assist in ordering office supplies and forms using the correct requisitions.
- Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation.
- Ensures that office hours are maintained, and the public is notified of any variance.
- Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives.
- Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decisions within the clinic.
- Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
- Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
- Knows the patients’ rights and responsibilities and is responsible for the implementation.
- Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
- Continues education through in-service seminars and literature to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in clinics and health care operations.
- Assists with documentation of incidents.
- Represents the clinic in hospital activities.
- Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
- Ensure that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
- Organizes files so that information is easily located.
- Ensures that all appropriate signatures appear on the specific documents within each file.
- Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information being contained in each.
- Utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving and communications.
- Will post the necessary information to bill patients.
- Appropriately logs patient charges into the billing system in a timely manner.
- Handles questions concerning patient bills and will demonstrate a courteous manner when doing so.
- Must have current state licensure.
- Must have current Basic Life Support training.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? Join our team as a Bilingual Patient Navigator and help bridge the gap between patients and quality care. Apply now!
Job Summary: The Bilingual Patient Navigator position is responsible to assist in screening patient’s medical health needs and may on occasion assist with screening patient’s mental health needs by keeping other team members such as, but not limited to, the Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Behavioral Health Providers, Social Workers, and Support Staff apprised of both medical and behavioral health services available and/or offered to patients. The Bilingual Patient Navigator gathers information from patients or other team members and assists with connecting patients with the appropriate medical providers or behavioral health providers, if necessary. This position provides linkages to community resources or others that would be beneficial to the patients overall health. Primary Job Responsibilities: Documentation and Data Collection:- Assists with the documentation process of the assessment thoroughly and completely and in adherence with best practice standards as determined by the supervisor.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient/client information as directed by the supervisor for the patient/client record.
- Assists with the maintenance of data bases and related records and provide information to the appropriate hospital/clinic personnel as well as outside agency contacts when directed by the supervisor.
- Assists with data collection and scores for quality management reporting as directed by supervisor.
- Translate English language verbal and written communication to Spanish for Spanish-speaking patients/clients and their families.
- Translate English language documents to Spanish when time permits, and situations are appropriate as directed by the supervisor.
- Assist or serve as a liaison between non-English speaking communities and the organization.
- Respond to concerns regarding language interpretation and communication for patients/residents and their families.
- Involvement in assessment and making ongoing self-evaluation of interpreter skills.
- As directed by supervisor will coordinate, develop, and distribute translated patient education materials, medical forms, etc.
- Provide culture education to other employees.
- Assist to identify patient and/or family needs and may make appropriate referrals to ensure integrated health care services and/or community resources are offered and utilized.
- Assist with patient/client support and care follow-up as directed.
- This position may assist the Marketing Department to provide outreach services messaging to the community, clients, patients and/or families by creating positive messages to attempt to engage the clients/patients in the appropriate services.
- Collaborate with the integrated healthcare team or other service providers in trying to make or maintain contacts with hard-to-reach patients, clients, or families.
- May assist or serve as a liaison with the Hispanic/Latino communities.
- Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology or related field of study or equivalent work experience preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
- Prefers experience in behavioral / mental health assessment and case management experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm - Location: Locust Street Clinic
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Are you an experienced medical laboratory technician looking to join a great team? Apply now and join us at Memorial Hospital!
Job Summary: A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/she will obtain, receive and process specimens, analyze specimens, interpret test results and report accurate test results. He/she will be able to perform the work in any laboratory station. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures for Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions. Relates proper techniques necessary to their service and job role. Understands importance and is aware of the procedure for reporting any and all blood and body fluid exposures. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures outlines in the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Performs laboratory functions and procedures with proper safety attire. Maintains sanitary and safe work areas. Follows safety precautions/contraindications.
- Performs routine clinical laboratory tests with assigned sections. Records test results according to established procedures and reports results within expected turn-around times. Evaluates abnormal test results and/or problems and either corrects the problem or pursues solutions under the direction of the Department Director or Pathologist. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Differentiates between those situations in the clinical area which must be referred to supervisory personnel and those requiring independent action and proceeds accordingly.
- Correctly utilizes instruments and equipment required to perform various laboratory tests in any area of the laboratory; takes care to maintain all such equipment in proper working order and occasionally prepares chemical reagents required for laboratory determinations. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, working with other personnel to effect a resolution. Monitors levels of supplies and notes reagent stability and expiration dates.
- Performs venipuncture and skin puncture according to established aseptic techniques. Verifies identification and explains blood drawing procedure to patients. Travels to patient care units as necessary.
- Receives laboratory specimens, ensures proper and complete patient information on specimens and test requisitions. Determines acceptability of specimens ensuring such were collected properly, in the correct quantity and collection devise, and/or labeled properly. May call patient care units and/or physicians offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or to inform same as to need to obtain a correctly collected specimen. Prepares specimens for analysis according to detailed procedures established for each test.
- Maintains specimen security in order that efficient and accurate processing of laboratory data may occur; assures 100% accuracy when identifying patients with their specimens and handles send-out specimens by properly preserving, separating, storing and mailing out without error.
- Performs and documents appropriate quality control procedures, evaluating any abnormality and pursuing appropriate resolution under the direction of the Department Director and/or the Pathologist. Performs proficiency surveys as directed, maintaining records demonstrating the proficiency samples were tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Maintains competency in areas of laboratory as specified by the Department Director.
- An Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Technology.
- Successful completion of the NCA/ASCP/AMT registry exam is preferred, alternates registrations are acceptable if equivalent.
- 6 month’s experience required.
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Are you an experienced medical laboratory technician looking to join a great team? Apply now and join us at Memorial Hospital! Job Summary: A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laborat...
Are a registered X-Ray Tech and have excellent customer service skills? APPLY TODAY!The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technologist helps providers with the delivery of patient care, providing x-ray radiological services in a primary care and orthopedic clinical office setting. In addition the medical assistant/X-ray technologist will provide basic triage patient care, front desk duties, providing safe and supportive administrative and clinical patient care for providers ensuring excellent patient care. Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Performs radiographic procedures on patients from newborn through geriatric. To assist the primary provider in all professional and clinical procedures. Clinical procedures shall include phlebotomy, performing EKGs, urinalysis, and taking and recording patient vital signs. He/she demonstrated performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the clinic’s standards of care. |
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Do you have excellent communication and phlebotomy skills and like to work in a laboratory setting? You are who we want! Apply Today!
Job Summary: Phlebotomists are the primary specimen collection personnel within the laboratory. All phlebotomists are responsible for:- receiving patients in a courteous manner
- looking up physician orders for laboratory tests
- selecting the appropriate collection containers
- obtaining laboratory specimens through proper phlebotomy techniques on all ages of patients (neonates, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors)
- properly labeling specimens and accessioning them into the laboratory
- answering patient and provider questions about testing or helping them find someone who can.
- High School diploma (GED) at a minimum, some higher education preferred. Specifically, must have a demonstrated aptitude for performing specimen collections (including phlebotomy) and ability to navigate the health care environment. Training can be offered in phlebotomy, but a phlebotomy certification plus work experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic medical terminology.
- Demonstrated CAPACITY to work INDEPENDENTLY in the following areas:
- Demonstrated COMPETENCY in the following activities:
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- Assists the surgeon as a scrub technician and is prepared with the proper equipment and instruments for the procedure.
- Assists the circulating nurse as needed.
- Assists in housekeeping duties of the department as directed to ensure safe patient environment.
- Assists in the transportation of surgical patients to and from the surgical suite as needed.
- Assists in maintenance, care and processing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Responsible to take “leave word” hours for the surgery department in case of emergencies on off hours.
- Assists in the surgery scheduling process for the department.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists preferred.
- Current BLS certification.
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Are you passionate about shaping young minds and willing to be supportive and collaborate with others? Come, be a part of our closely-knit team where trust in our commitment to your individual growth. Apply NOW!
Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of children of ages 6 weeks – 12 years old under the direction of a qualified supervising teacher. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Qualifications:- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- Must obtain Food Handler Certificate
- Active CPR certification or ability to obtain.
- Emotional maturity when working with children.
- Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
- Thorough understanding of Daycare center operations.
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to implement policy and procedures.
- Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
- Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
- Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
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Are you passionate about shaping young minds and willing to be supportive and collaborate with others? Come, be a part of our closely-knit team where trust in our commitment to your individual growth....
Are you passionate about shaping young minds and willing to make a difference in their lives? Come, be a part of our closely-knit team where collaboration and support are our core principles. Trust in our commitment to your individual growth. Apply NOW!
Job Summary: Provide general care and education to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Qualifications:- At least 19 years of age
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age 6
- One year of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center AND 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six.
- Completion of Programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G (Part 407 Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers)
- Candidates must be at least 19 years of age.
- Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalency (GED)
- The credentialing program must require a minimum of 640 clock hours of documented experience within the past 5 years working with children ages zero to 6 in a public or private school operated nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center.
- Must obtain Food Handlers Certificate
- Completion of Lead Safety Training, including mitigation plan strategies and impact of lead exposure.
- Completed training and is currently certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver, Active CPR & First Aid certification for adult and pediatric ages and first aid for choking infants or ability to obtain.
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Ready to kickstart your career in a role that makes a positive impact on people's lives while also offering a chance for fulfilling personal growth? This position gives you the opportunity to alleviate patient's skin concerns and enhance their natural beauty. Come be a part of a team that values connection, trust and support. At Memorial Hospital you won't just find a job, you'll find a community. APPLY TODAY!
The dermatology MA/LPN/RN specializes in treating and caring for patients who have diseases, wounds, and other kinds of skin conditions. Common conditions that dermatology will treat include things like eczema, acne, skin cancer, rashes, atopic dermatitis, skin infections, hair loss, and psoriasis. They commonly assist providers in carrying out pre post-procedure care for patients who have procedures like cryotherapy, biopsies, excisions, electro cauterization, photodynamic therapy, laser treatments, micro needling, and/or chemical peels. Educating patients and their caregivers is also an important aspect of dermatology. |
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Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years' experience in general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and payable? If so, APPLY TODAY!
This individual will assist the Controller in directing the accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization’s accounting principles, practices, and procedures. He/she will oversee the preparation and evaluations of budgets and other financial operating reports. The person who holds this position must be familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures and will be relied on to use their extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish financial goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. A few of the specific duties include:- Prepares bi-weekly payroll and all payroll tax reports.
- Assist with the preparation of month-end and yearend financial reports.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc financial analysis information.
- Assist with financial audits and cost report preparation.
- Prepares information for the annual budget process.
- Provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
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Do you have experience with claim processing and like to work with people of all ages and populations? Appy today!!
Job Summary: Responsible for processing claims of all third party payers and private pay patients, both inpatient and outpatient; handles correspondence to and from insurance companies regarding submitted claims; makes appropriate contacts, by telephone or correspondence, with patients or insureds regarding needed information to accurately bill patient’s claim; prepares EFT vouchers from third party payers for posting to patient accounts; must be available to the public, walk-ins and telephone calls, for any inquiries; monitor and manage accounts to minimize credit balances, bankruptcies, and self-pay referrals to the extended business office. HOURS: Part-Time, 24 hours weekly Primary Job Responsibilities:- Process all third-party payer claims.
- Monitor the coding and charging of all outpatient visits, inpatient visits, surgical procedures, ancillary procedures and/or clinic procedures for appropriateness and reviews accounts for compliance with Federal and State billing requirements to payers.
- Maintain the Epic work ques including claim edits and charge review so that accounts are billed within 4 days.
- Maintain the Epic claim edit, denial, rejection and no response work ques for timely follow up for all payers and private pay.
- Perform the necessary maintenance of patient accounts, i.e., correspondence, follow-ups, logs, inquires, payment arrangements, and correspondence to ensure accurate and timely communication with the extended business office.
- Maintain a system to capture missed and/or late charges prior to submission of claims.
- Accept and post payments via all payment methods from patients and third party payers.
- Prepare EFT vouchers for posting to appropriate accounts.
- Balance receipts posted to the deposit slip to be sure all receipts tie out to close the day for posting.
- Prepare and maintain the Bad Debt Collection files and work closely with that agency.
- Maintain the patient accounts for bankruptcy claims and take appropriate measures to remain within required Federal guidelines.
- Reconcile credit balances on patient accounts according to the guidelines within the Financial and Collection Policy.
- Reconcile and submit the quarterly credit balance report to Medicare and Medicaid.
- Work with other departments to ensure best practices and processes for the entire Revenue Cycle.
- Work closely with healthcare providers in the education of billing and coding principals.
- Maintain knowledge of Federal and State billing requirements.
- Maintain proper telephone etiquette.
- Perform other duties as assigned and requested.
- Certified Critical Access Biller/Coder, CRCS, CRCP or work equivalence preferred.
- Experience with claim processing and denial follow up required.
- Hospital or clinic billing experience in CAH, RHC or FFS of 3 – 5 years preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlock required.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Excellent computer skills required.
- Must be able to work well with persons of all ages and nationalities.
- Must have excellent human relations, written and oral communication skills.
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