Patient Account Representative

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

8d•Onsite

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. Candidates must have a primary address located within the state of Michigan or willing to move to Michigan to be considered. Candidates will also be required to attend in person training or events when necessary.

Requirements

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
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s)
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis

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