Student/Intern International Billing

1. Verifies financial information in various Hospital registration systems, including insurance/embassy eligibility and terms of coverage if applicable.

2. Develops, estimates, and collects payments and deposits. Initiates transfer of funds to Patient Accounts, hospital foundations, and billing groups. Works in concert with Hospital Patient Accounts, hospital foundations, and physician billing groups.

3. Receives and manages letters of guarantee from embassies.

4. Notifies patients and physician offices of potential problems relative to deposit requirements.

5. Prepares billing summaries and compiles claims for submission to patient and/or payor.

6. Conducts follow-up and collection activity with third party payors, insurors, and/or embassies.

7. Responds to all patient billing inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Facilitates payment from discharged patients, including generating receipt of payment. Generates request for patient refund, as needed.

8. Coordinates the posting of funds to patient accounts in accordance with respective cash/check collection policies.

Enters appropriate comments in all billing systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School graduate

* Currently enrolled in undergraduate program and have completed at least one year of the program.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Possesses excellent interpersonal skills in order to assist both internal and external partners and potential partners.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and the ability to sustain ongoing relationships with colleagues and to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

* Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and adhering to deadlines.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Must be able to protect the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of employee and applicant information.

* Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel Outlook, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to work well independently or with others.

* Requires the ability to remain flexible in order to handle and prioritize work from various department staff.

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.