Patient Account Representitive

This is a work from home/production-based position. Key Responsibilities include process transactions on insurance accounts ensure account is set up correctly problem resolution appeal and audit transaction activity. Communicate professionally with OHSU staff and third-party customers including departments and insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate processing of account transactions. Attending virtual team meetings. and huddles Performing and documenting quality assurance on transaction within the department. Prioritize assigned accounts to maximize aged AR resolution. Trending provider activity and the denials that may arise. Researching and forwarding documentation for Revenue Cycle Business Analyst to present to the department including updating files with current policies and regulations. Promote and implement LEAN processes. Other duties as assigned.

• Process transactions on insurance accounts; ensure account is set up correctly problem resolution appeals and audit transaction activity.
• Communicate professionally with OHSU staff and third-party customers including departments and insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate processing of account transactions.
• Review Radiology and Retail Clinic Claims and third-party claims (i.e. MVA settlements workers compensation claims).
• Performing and documenting quality assurance reviews on transactions in department.
• Prioritize assigned accounts to maximize aged AR resolution.
• Trending provider activity and the denials that may arise.
• Researching and forwarding documentation for Revenue Cycle Business Analyst to present to department including updating files with current regulations policies and procedures.
• Promote and implement LEAN processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience with billing and collections in a health care environment including knowledge of HIPAA regulations procedural and diagnosis codes; OR
• Four years of general collection billing or customer service experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience determined by hiring manager.
• Must be able to work with a diverse team and customer base.
• Accurate data entry skills ability to work with deadlines while remaining calm flexible and organized.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal and listening skills.
• Able to use reason and logic to independently solve problems and to multi-task as needed.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software such as such as Microsoft Office knowledge of Healthcare Information Systems.
• Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) is required within 18 months of hire.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to work from home. Flexible schedule Monday - Friday during regular business hours 5am to 7:30pm. Employee can choose between five eight-hour shifts or four nine-hour shifts and one four-hour shift or four ten-hour shifts.