Account Follow Up Representative

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

An Account Follow Up Representative is responsible for timely follow up with insurance companies on payments, denials and appeals.

This is a full-time hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Review work queues to prioritize account follow up activities (account/payment status, verify and update patient information).
• Timely identification of claim denials and appropriate handling of appeals
• Review insurance payments and all adjustments to determine patient responsibility
• Utilizes hospital billing system, payor websites and system interfaces to effectively manage accounts
• Investigate and resolve patient inquires forwarded from Customer Service
• Contact appropriate Fred Hutch Departments to obtain information for account resolution
• Maintain current understanding of contracted payor agreements

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• A minimum of one year experience in a business setting
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, navigate computer programs, and use email in a business setting.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare billing preferred