Patient Accounts Representative Sr- Professional Billing
Patient Accounts Representative Sr- Professional Billing
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Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Prepares and submits accurate and timely hard copy and electronic billing for all patients accounts to the appropriate payers.
- Resolves billing discrepancies incorrectly paid claims and payer problems. Monitors denial reports and resolves denied claims resubmitting corrected claims or billing family as appropriate.
- Coordinates with governmental agencies thirdparty payers and internal auditors to ensure maximum reimbursement for hospital services.
- Communicates with patients to discuss billing questions and payment options.
- Performs timely collection activities on accounts and processes late charges.
- Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education Requirement:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- Knowledge of medical terminology various claim forms third party contracts and payment patterns CPT and ICD9 coding and reimbursement regulations and policies of thirdparty payers.
- The ability to do data entry and work a calculator.
- Problem identification and problem solving skills are required.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrated traits of teamwork cooperation and positive and enthusiastic role model.
- Strong professional demeanor with the inherent quality to rapidly establish credibility and rapport with staff and customers.
- Desires opportunity for learning process improvement strategies project management people management and overall management skills. Willing to be mentored accepting both positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
Experience:
- Three years of experience in medical billing claims followup and customer service required.
- One year experience working on a mainframe computer. Experience using Outlook Word and Excel required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel Standing Walking
FREQUENTLY: (none specified)
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
