Patient Account Representative
About The Position
Candidates must have a primary address located within the state of Michigan or willing to move to Michigan to be considered. Position has the option to be hybrid, after a brief in-person training period. 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
