Patient Account Representative

Prime Healthcare•Sherman Oaks, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
Analytical and problem-solving skillS.
Customer Services experience required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of Business office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews all patient charts for accuracy of patient and billing information.
Distribution of all billing to appropriate personnel.
Reviews and performs follow-up on all authorizations, specialty referrals, and Dr.?s dictated notes.
Communicates clearly and efficiently by telephone.
Maintains a current knowledge of contracts and state Worker?s Compensation fee schedules.
Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.