Patient Account Coordinator

North Country Hospital • Newport, VT

52d • $16 - $22

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager of Patient Financial Services. Coordinates overall functions of patient billing, receivables, and patient account maintenance. Reviews patient account files and ensures their accuracy and completeness for appropriate billing distributions.

Requirements

• Requires one to two years post-secondary education or the equivalent.
• Knowledge of specific insurance coverage, including BCBS, Medicare, and Medicaid preferred.
• At least one year of on the job and/or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Skills essential for satisfactory performance include accuracy, detail focus, tactfulness, positive communication, and people skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of specific insurance coverage, including BCBS, Medicare, and Medicaid preferred.
• At least one year of on the job and/or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient billing of assigned payers
• Posts payments/adjustments according to explanation of benefits or as directed by supervisor.
• Monitoring and processing of claims in assigned queues.
• Receives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, and other parties regarding charges and/or billing questions or discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees