A Trip to Paradise

21 HealthCare Support employees let their hair down as they flew away on the company’s first incentive trip to The Bahamas on Thursday. Of the group there were 5 saleswoman and 5 recruiters who reached pre-determined metrics and qualified for the trip. From February 9th to the 12th everyone absorbed the luxury of the all exclusive resort including endless drinks, food and water-sports.

An additional treat came from HSS in the form of room credits which were given to each room. Some cashed in their credits at the spa and others opted for island adventures including speedboat tours, submarine adventures, off-shore fishing and much more.

Our next company incentive trip to Jamaica in 2018 will be here before we know it and our team is already working hard to be a part of it. It’s good to be part of the team! #TeamHSS

Medical Biller/Collector

We are looking for a skilled and experienced medical biller/collector who can effectively and consistently generate revenue through professional billing practices and proper and ethical collection efforts.

Duties

The medical biller/collector is responsible for preparing and submitting patient bills for both insurance and private pay. You will generally act as an intermediary between our patients and their health insurance carrier. You must maintain a high level of professionalism and adhere to all debt collection rules and regulations.

You will handle billing and collections, claim denials, patient accounts, and various administrative duties. All debt-related matters will be under your purview, and you will communicate regularly with insurance carriers and patients to pursue payments.

Specific job duties include the following:

  • Insurance claim preparation and submission
  • Billable claim determinations, corrections, and submissions
  • Account processing
  • Information analysis
  • Authorization and diagnosis code verification
  • Batch preparation for posting
  • Prepare and run reports
  • Oversee patient accounts
  • Appeal claim denials
  • Answer patient questions and advise them on their insurance coverage and benefits
  • Establish repayment plans and arrangements with delinquent patients
  • Contact insurance billing departments to address and correct billing errors and omissions

Requirements

The right candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications.

  • Medical terminology
  • Legal compliance
  • Documentation skills
  • Accounts receivable and payable skills
  • Experience with medical billing software
  • EOB knowledge
  • Knowledge of multiple insurance plans, including Medicare
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Excellent phone skills
  • Exceptional negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
  • High school diploma/GED
  • College degree is preferred
  • Prior medical billing and collection experience is required

If you believe you are right for this job, or have any further inqueries, please contact us at 407-478-0332.

Medical Records Clerk

A Medical Records Clerk works under immediate supervision and maintains patient files and statistics, responds to requests for medical records, and performs clerical duties. The right candidate will be a highly motivated person with an eye for details and the ability to get the job done with minimal errors.

Job Duties

Some various job duties that will be required of a Medical Records Clerk can include:

  • Maintaining patient files and retrieving files for scheduled appointments
  • Responding to requests for medical records and processing letters and reports
  • Retrieving patient schedules from computer system, distributing lab reports to physicians, and materials to other departments.
  • Photocopying records and documents for billing or legal services, sending and receiving information via fax machine, and answering phone calls.
  • Keeping supervisor informed of problems or issues monitoring supplies needed

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent, with no experience required
  • Three months of medical office experience preferred
  • Knowledge of modern office equipment
  • Interpersonal and human relations skills
  • Organizational skills and telephone etiquette skills
  • Ability to maintain records and files
  • Ability to operate personal computer
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to exert physical effort maintaining and distributing files

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, don’t hesitate. For any questions about this position, or if you would like to set up an interview, call us today at 407-478-0332.

Medical Front Office Assistant

Are you an organized people person who enjoys being the face of the company you work for? Our busy medical practice is looking for a dedicated professional to work the front office. We need a candidate who is friendly, personable, efficient, and reliable.

Typical Duties

You will greet and welcome patients and visitors in person and on the phone. Prompt, friendly service and client satisfaction are paramount. Your clerical duties may include appointment scheduling, patient account maintenance, collecting payments and insurance, filing, record keeping, and various other administrative support tasks as required.

The right candidate is sensitive to the varied needs of our patients and anticipates potential issues and challenges posed by a healthcare environment. You must also communicate well with our medical staff and keep us apprised of changes in patient schedules, circumstances, and any unique needs and requests.

It is essential to protect patient rights and confidentiality at all times and to follow strict policies and procedures related to patient care. You must have or obtain CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

A successful candidate should possess the following attributes and qualifications.

  • Good telephone skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Attention-to-detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Effective time management
  • Computer knowledge to utilize programs, such as appointment scheduling software, MS Office, Excel, email, etc.
  • Data entry skills
  • Basic accounting skills
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Prior medical office experience is preferred

If you think this job is the right fit for you, please contact us today at 407-478-0332.

Appointment Scheduler

A Non-Clinical Appointment Scheduler is assigned the task of filling open appointments in various facilities. The position may require you to work long hours or overnight shifts. Some on-call hours may also be required when other schedulers are out sick or on vacation.

In addition to managing the needs of the clients, filling appointment schedules and finding other consumers and clients to fill last-minute openings, a non-clinical appointment scheduler must be:

  • Consistently on time for his/her shift
  • Knowledgeable regarding scheduling software and be able to read scheduling charts
  • Have excellent self-discipline
  • Comfortable talking on the phone and able to persuade others to schedule an appointment with the businesses
  • Know his/her way around office equipment
  • Able to communicate with superiors in a timely fashion regarding any scheduling hiccups, cancellations, changes in appointments (e.g., customer/client has moved appointment up or back for “x” reasons), etc.
  • Comfortable making cold calls to customers and/or clients at odd hours of the day.

An office administration degree is preferred, but comparable work experience may also be considered depending on the business and their needs. At least three to five years of experience in a similar position is also preferred, and in lieu of an administrative degree, more years’ experience is necessary.

Everyone who fits the job description and requirements is encouraged to apply. The employer is an equal opportunity company seeking to extend opportunities to those in need of a satisfying career. Benefits and salary are comparable to other positions in the local area.

Billing Clerk

A non-clinical billing clerk deals with accounts receivable from non-patients. Non-patients can include vendors who supply equipment and materials to the facility, food distributors who supply the cafeteria and contractors and agencies who provide temporary staff to the clinic.

In this position, you will:

  1. Prepare and review bills for vendors and other non-patient sources.
  2. Invoice accounts receivables from non-patient sources on a timely basis.
  3. Follow up on past-due accounts from non-patient sources.
  4. Provide information for monthly P&L and accounts receivable reports.
  5. Enter and update approved vendor information in the clinic’s accounting database.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • In-depth knowledge of the health insurance process
  • Background in non-clinical or medical billing
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and vendors

Although this position doesn’t require direct contact with the public, we still expect all of our office staff to dress and conduct themselves professionally and to practice good telephone and communication etiquette.

Accounts Payable Clerk

A non-clinical accounts payable clerk handles invoices and bill payments to vendors who fall outside of the medical arena, including vendors who supply utilities, food supplies, cleaning supplies, lighting fixtures, parking lot plowing and other such products and services.

To be successful in this position, a non-clinical accounts payable clerk will:

  • Review invoices from vendors for accuracy and validity.
  • Process payments and write checks for vendor invoices.
  • Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
  • Follow up on invoices that are expected, but haven’t been received promptly.
  • Provide information for monthly P&L and accounts payable reports.
  • Disburses petty cash, as needed, by recording the entry and verifying vendor documentation.
  • Enter and update approved vendor information in the medical facility’s accounting database.

Qualifications and Education

  • At least three years of experience with accounts payable, preferably in the healthcare industry.
  • Associates/Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable practices and medical office procedures.
  • Knowledge of coding and Group policies on accounts payable.
  • Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers as a team member.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Additional appropriate education may be substituted for two years of accounts payable experience.

Although this position doesn’t require direct contact with the public, accounts payable clerks are expected to conduct themselves professionally in both their appearance and their behavior, especially when as it relates to telephone and communication etiquette.

5 Things to Look for in a New Hire

When you need to add a new member to your team, it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what kind of person will be the best fit for the position. Some will be a great team player, but will lack motivation, while others may be extremely goal oriented, but unorganized. When the time comes to pick a new hire, here are five tips to keep in mind, so you know you’ve made the best decision.

Do they have long-term potential?

Think of them as an investment for your company. Do they have other talents that you may be able to utilize in the future? Are they a quick learner?

Are they able to use their talents effectively?

Drive and determination are just as important as talent.

Do they work well with others?

When you bring someone new into your business, it doesn’t just effect the people on top. Your new hire will influence everyone on your team. In order to keep your business running smoothly, and to make sure work morale is high, you need to hire someone who works well with who you already have.

Are they honest?

Will they give credit where credit is due? It is important to hire someone who will not stretch the truth in order to make themselves look better. You should look for a future employee who is confident and knows how to take a compliment, but will also recognize and praise the involvement of other team members.

Remember the market.

If you are hiring for a position with low supply and high demand you’ll want to move quickly and confidently when you find the right match. Time is of the essence!

How We Help

We consider ourselves staffing experts. We know the marketplace and it’s challenges and with us on your side you will spend less time finding a better candidates to interview for your opening. If you have questions or would like help looking for your next new hire, call us today at 407-478-0332.

Must-Haves for Your Healthcare Resume

Few people enjoy writing and updating resumes. Fortunately for those in the healthcare field, you have an advantage over others. Job requirements tend to be more clearly defined in healthcare positions, which should make writing a resume easier and more enjoyable. Here are some things that any applicant in the healthcare field should have on their resume.

Credentials

Be sure to include very specific information about any degrees, licensing, certifications, or specialized training and experience. This is a common area that employers use to narrow down a field of candidates.

Previous Employment 

The last 10 years of experience is what we look for. We like to see the month and year you started and left each position along with at least 3 bullet points describing your responsibilities in that role. Bullet points are a great tool to make a well -constructed resume that’s eye catching and easy to read.

A Demonstration of Responsibility 

While it’s great to note on your resume that you held a leadership role at your last place of employment, you should get even more specific than that. Include the number of people that were under your supervision and any significant achievements. Recruiters and hiring managers love this type of information.

Applicable Skills 

Especially if your previous employment was in a different industry, you need to make sure a prospective employer recognizes the value of your experience. The best way to do this is to highlight any skills you used in your previous position that would benefit you in a new one.

Contact Information 

What good is the perfect resume if an employer can’t get ahold of you? Make it easy for them by including your full name, full address, applicable phone numbers, and a professional email address.
Including this information on your resume will help you stand out amongst your peers. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-constructed resume – it truly is invaluable in your search for employment.

Managing Millennials: ‘Older’ vs. ‘Younger’

When it comes to managing millennials, especially in a tech-driven industry, it’s important to understand that though they are often lumped together in one group, younger and older millennials differ in many ways other than their age. Some of these differences include:

Dissimilar Views on Career Path and Trajectory

The older end of the millennial spectrum was a part of the workforce when the housing bubble burst and caused the ‘great recession’ of 2008, which likely created a situation in which a career or lifestyle change was necessary. This taught the ability to restructure and also imparted a certain respect or perspective on simply being employed. Older millennials tend to believe more in starting at the bottom of a particular company and working their way to the top, as the idea of a young CEO did not exist in their minds at the time of the recession.

On the other hand, younger millennials hold an almost opposite view. They subscribe much more to the thought that their performance in the moment is much more important that previous experience on a subject. As a result, the repetitive work that older millennials value as part of their path to the top, seems like some detriment to the rise of a young millennial’s career path.

Expectations of their Management

A common thought about the millennial generation is that they have a higher expectation of what they want from life, but this isn’t necessarily true for all. Older millennials tend to see management as humans who are inherently flawed – as we all are. They also tend to have some lower expectations on certain aspects of life to help avoid disappointment, which is great in some cases, but it does have a tendency to produce somewhat lower performance.

In turn, it is the younger section of the millennial generation who have the highest expectations of life, their work, and their management. Young millennials tend to see their management as a partner to help them realize their full potential.

With millennial employees said to make up the largest share of American workers, it is important to understand these differences to increase productivity in your workplace.