Patient Account Representative

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

13d

About The Position

This position is responsible for billing and follow up of insurance accounts. It includes verification of benefits and communication with the insurance companies. It requires a broad knowledge of the hospital charge posting system and working with the hospital departments to verify charges, captures lost charges, and to review the general appropriateness of account balances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Typing skills of 50 WPM is required.
• 10-key experience and efficiency required.
• Ability to work well under pressure is required.
• Windows PC and Internet experience is required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment - cover coworker duties as needed, participate in department teams, offer suggestions for work flow improvement.
• Two years in billing setting with some insurance experience and problem solving is required.

Nice To Haves

• Four years in hospital setting with emphasis on insurance billing and computers is preferred.
• Additional courses in medical terminology and experience with Excel and Word are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify inpatient and outpatient accounts for insurance eligibility
• Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable
• Review claims for correct codes, appropriate charges and general accuracy
• Post payments and adjustments according to payer requirements
• Resolve credit balances.
• Rebilling accounts for secondary insurance billing.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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