Patient Account Representative I

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Patient Account Representative I will resolve issues associated with unpaid claims and self pay accounts by working in a customer-oriented manner with both internal and external parties. Our ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented, has a proven track record in accuracy, and utilizes effective communication skills. Consistently meet or exceed productivity standards, targets, error ratios, and reporting requirements as assigned by the Back End Revenue Cycle Supervisor. Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, setting the standard for excellence in the PHP/IOP space. Our evidence-based approach (CBT, DBT, ACT) and collaborative, team-based environment make Compass the best place to start or build your career. Our rapid growth continues to create new opportunities as we continue to push for better and differentiated care for our patients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and other co-occurring conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
1 year related work experience or college degree.
Working knowledge of physician and facility billing and follow-up including understanding of insurance rules and regulations
Knowledge of HIPAA standards.
Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing practices.
Extensive experience and knowledge of PC applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion
Ability to learn and adapt quickly and meet continuous timelines.

Nice To Haves

2 + years college or college degree.
Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed.
Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere.
Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs.
High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills.
Excellent internal/external customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Review third party payer receivables to ensure claims have been received and are in process with the appropriate payer.
Compliant follow-up correspondence to third party payers and self paying patients regarding outstanding accounts receivables.
Root cause analysis to reduce/prevent future non-payments.
Compile and distribute denials to Patient Account Representative II for resolution.
Perform daily, systematic reviews of work lists to ensure all accounts to be worked are completed.
Utilize Government, Commercial, and regulatory guidelines for collection of outstanding accounts.
Demonstrate excellent customer service through oral and written communication in providing assistance/expertise to patients, authorized guarantors, and other external and internal contacts.
Practice HIPAA privacy standards and ensure compliance with patient health information privacy practices.
Provide individual contribution to the overall team effort of achieving the department accounts receivable goals.
Identify opportunities for system and process improvement and submit to management.
Demonstrate proficient use of systems and execution of processes in all areas of responsibilities.
Assist Patient Account Representative II and Revenue Cycle Supervisor with special projects and other duties as assigned, as necessary.