Patient Account Representative II
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ability to organize and coordinate workflow as well as meeting deadlines.
Must possess excellent communication problem solving documentation training and customer service skills.
Must be familiar with organizing managing workflow and ability to absorb and retain details.
General knowledge of medical and insurance terminology required.
Experience in Epic preferred
SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsExtreme Heat 1-33%
Extreme Cold 1-33%
Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
Extreme Noise 1-33%
Working Outdoors 1-33%
Working Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 34-66%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%
Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 1-33%
Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 34-66%
Wet Hazards 1-33%
Heights 1-33%
Other Conditions 1-33%Physical DemandsSedentary
Patient Account Representative II
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work Location:Texas Health Corporate 612 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington TX 76011
Work Hours:Full Time Days (8:00am-5:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (remote work allowed at managers discretion)
- Remote Position
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
- Receive excellent mentorship comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
What You Will Do:
Receivables Management Collections
Verify validity of account balances by researching reviewing and ensuring accuracy of payment and adjustment posting.
Takes initiative to resolve accounts with and without supervision.
Contact payors networks patients employers and other responsible parties to acquire timely and accurate/expected payment on assigned Accounts Receivable inventory.
Take necessary steps needed to acquire and provide information needed for claims that have a zero payment.
Use payor-specific contract terms to resolve claims that are in process or have a payment variance.
Refer claims that have a clinical denial to the Denials team for review and follow-up.
Prepare appeal letters to dispute payor denials when appropriate
Process &/or request rebills and other system actions as needed.
Understand and apply appropriate system discounts.
Enter all communications regarding patient accounts in the host system.
Accounts should be worked daily with an emphasis on quality and resolution.
Worklists should be stratified to ensure high dollar and/or aged accounts are the top priority with the overall goal of resolving assigned inventory each week.
Works toward department goals and visions as an individual and as a team player.
Meet and maintain quality and productivity performance metrics set forth by applicable leadership
Maintain proficiency in the host system
Receivables Management related to Financial Assistance PAR IIs
Review financial assistance application for completion prior to processing. Determines if application is complete. If incomplete requests additional documents from consumer by phone mail or email following HIPAA privacy guidelines.
Documents receipt of application in system and creates a Case in Financial Assistance Module. Uses appropriate activity code in Epic to ensure productivity is accurate.
Review incoming applications received by mail email or MyChart to determine if all the required information was submitted. If incomplete requests additional documents from consumer by phone mail or email following federal HIPAA regulations
Processes accounts timely according to age and consumer request. Uses appropriate activity code in Epic to ensure productivity is accurate
Prepare and mails all approval/denial letters. Prepares documents for scanning removes non-essential information from packets to protect consumers financial information.
50%
Focus on Service
Provide excellent service when dealing with payors patients employers management hospital staff and other parties within and outside of THR.
Communication should be clear concise and professional.
Requests should be addressed timely with the goal of completion within 3 days to avoid delinquency.
Requests deemed as escalated should receive immediate attention.
20%
Payor Issues
Identify and resolve problems related to payor contracts and reimbursement in a timely manner.
Inform Business Operations Supervisor Manager and/or Payor Champion of any potential trends that might delay accurate payment (via appropriate mechanism - spreadsheet email etc...)
Recommend accounts for placement with an outside collection/legal vendor when appropriate resolution is not obtained timely.
20%
Compliance
Compliance with THR policies and procedures.
Complies with all applicable regulations with the operating systems entity and system policies and procedures.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local state and federal guidelines for communication and collections.
10%
What You Need:
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Experience
2 Years Healthcare Revenue Cycle Accounts Receivable Experience healthcare or related organization. Req
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Cold Calling
- Math
- Retail Sales
- Account Management
- Outside Sales
- Relationship Management
About Company
With 24 hospitals around Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Health Resources provides care in most North Texas communities. Call 1-877-THR-WELL for more information.
