Cob/Msp Accountant

Position Title:
COB/MSP Accountant
Duration:
06 months with possibility of extension
Location:
REMOTE
Shift hours:
Mon-Fri 8:
00am-4:
30pm
NOTE:
Candidates needed in CST and EST.
Position Summary
Assist with the collection and documentation of COB/MSP Data via online portals and telephone outreaches.
Some Financial reporting and financial analysis as well as running canned reports.
This position is on the Finance MSP - ESRD team in the Medicare Risk Adjustment Customer which is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy of member COB information for CMS payments.
This position will be heavy in telephone and portal look up use as well as data entry. This position will require the use of Microsoft Access forms as well as Microsoft Excel.
The successful candidate may have experience with outbound telephone calls and some experience working within Microsoft Access forms as well as other data entry systems.
The ideal candidate will also have both financial reporting and reconciliation responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will also have some COB knowledge.
Duties:

Performs, under direct supervision, general data gathering and analysis while compiling information for data entry and record submission to CMS. Follows established schedules, CMS calendars, reporting and compliance requirements. Properly documents work. Heavy portal analysis and telephone use. Makes decisions with guidance. Maintains assigned financial reports and data tracking. Gathers and documents COB data for risk payment adjustments and proper claims payment. Some reporting and financial reconciliation could be required.
Qualification:

Healthcare background is highly sought.
Bachelor or Associates Degree.
0-3 years of experience in COB (Coordination of Benefits) or MSP (Medicare Secondary Payor) or Enrollment or Claims processing or Customer Service.
Intermediate user skills in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Analytical skills and attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills required. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Some financial reporting and data analytics is a plus.