Contract Adherence Specialist
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OneOncology
US
Summary
The Contract Adherence Specialist manages and maintains fee schedule data for payer reimbursement while auditing for accuracy. They are responsible for identifying underpayment trends, resolving payment discrepancies, and managing appeals to ensure proper revenue recovery.
Job Description
OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision.
Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve.
Job Description:
Role Summary:
The Contract Adherence Specialist will be responsible for managing and maintaining fee schedule related aspects of Payer Reimbursement, including securing, loading, and auditing contracted fee schedule data for accuracy. In addition, this position will assist in identifying and resolving underpayment related issues for all applicable payers.
Responsibilities:
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Knowledgeable and proficient in Claims billing procedures CPT and HCPCS codes
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Demonstrates and applies expert level of knowledge of revenue cycle processes and concepts
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Interpret contract reimbursement
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Maintains documentation for contractual reimbursement for payers.
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Maintains data in appropriate database
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Evaluates actual reimbursement compared to defined contractual reimbursement rates for specific drugs/procedures.
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Performs account audits
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Manages payer log spreadsheets to be submitted to the health plans.
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Identify trends in underpayments
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Research and identify payment discrepancies from various sources
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Performs reviews and assessments for underpaid claims
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Compile and analyze data for recovery
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Manage underpayment appeals and account follow-up
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Resolve underpaid claims in an effective and timely fashion
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Reports dollars and recovery efforts routinely to management
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Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer.
Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in accounts receivable, healthcare, or managed care preferred.
Essential Competencies:
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Attendance is an essential job function.
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Detailed knowledge of billing, HCPCS, CPT and ICD codes. Previous collections experience preferred
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Exceptional Multi-tasking, organizational skills and attention to detail
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Works well under deadlines and time sensitive projects while maintaining accuracy
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Strong numeric and analytical skills
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Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, multi-task and switch focus quickly
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong knowledge of Windows-based software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
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Must possess high degree of professionalism and adaptability.
The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and competencies for this role at OneOncology. Specific details may vary based on the needs of the organization.
#LI-REMOTE
Tennessee Oncology is one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists and home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country.
Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. To this day, our growing network of physicians and number of locations is based on this mission. In 2018, Tennessee Oncology joined OneOncology, a partnership of oncologists and industry leading experts driving the future of community-based cancer care in the United States, as a founding practice partner.
Physicians specializing in gynecologic oncology, palliative care, radiation oncology, and health psychology comprise our group.
Tennessee Oncology provides a full range of diagnostic services, including oncology specific expertise in PET/CT and laboratory services. Clinic locations provide on-site chemotherapy treatments so that patients receive care in their community and close to their home.
Our physicians utilize the latest in molecular diagnostics and profiling to choose treatments specific to the genetics of your cancer.
Oncology research is the largest area of new drug development. Self -administered medications, those taken by mouth or injected by the patient, comprise approximately 40% of these investigative medications. Tennessee Oncology’s in house pharmacy, Park Pharmacy, stocks oncology and hematology medications not readily available at community retail pharmacies. A URAC accredited Specialty Pharmacy, Park provides insurance and benefits investigation, prior authorization services for insurance coverage, co-pay assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs, extensive medication education, and access to a pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Founded
1976
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee Oncology is one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists and home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country.
Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. To this day, our growing network of physicians and number of locations is based on this mission. In 2018, Tennessee Oncology joined OneOncology, a partnership of oncologists and industry leading experts driving the future of community-based cancer care in the United States, as a founding practice partner.
Physicians specializing in gynecologic oncology, palliative care, radiation oncology, and health psychology comprise our group.
Tennessee Oncology provides a full range of diagnostic services, including oncology specific expertise in PET/CT and laboratory services. Clinic locations provide on-site chemotherapy treatments so that patients receive care in their community and close to their home.
Our physicians utilize the latest in molecular diagnostics and profiling to choose treatments specific to the genetics of your cancer.
Oncology research is the largest area of new drug development. Self -administered medications, those taken by mouth or injected by the patient, comprise approximately 40% of these investigative medications. Tennessee Oncology’s in house pharmacy, Park Pharmacy, stocks oncology and hematology medications not readily available at community retail pharmacies. A URAC accredited Specialty Pharmacy, Park provides insurance and benefits investigation, prior authorization services for insurance coverage, co-pay assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs, extensive medication education, and access to a pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Founded
1976
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee