Account Representative - Physician Billing

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for an Account Representative who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this position you will follow-up on aged accounts receivable to help ensure continuity of cash flow and to help secure resolution of account balances. We need someone who has knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines. Does this sound like the job for you?

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years revenue cycle experience
• Knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines
• Familiarity with all federal, state and local legal aspects of collection activities
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written and good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Physician Billing and Collections HIGHLY DESIRED

Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with guarantors/third party payors to collect on outstanding receivables
• Reviews, monitors and maintains accounts receivable at an acceptable level
• Ensures that all Third-Party Payor claim filing deadline appeals are submitted timely and efforts to resolve claim denials for timely filing are exhausted prior to submitting as a write off or patient responsibility
• Maintains Accounts Receivable by following established Departmental Policy & Procedures, Workflow, and Departmental Goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees