Patient Accounting Clerk

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital•Red Oak, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to review patient account files and ensure their accuracy and completeness; determine appropriate billing; monitor outstanding accounts in a timely manner; and receive and answer billing-related inquiries. At Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, we pride ourselves in small-town values and advanced medical care. We are the largest employer in Montgomery County and have been serving our communities since 1907. MCMH is committed to providing quality, innovative healthcare for our patients and their families. We value creating a positive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Insurance experience required.
Rural Health and Method 2 experience.
Demonstrates ability and proficiency in using computer programs.

Responsibilities

Review patient account files and ensure their accuracy and completeness.
Determine appropriate billing.
Monitor outstanding accounts in a timely manner.
Receive and answer billing-related inquiries.
Accurately gather information to successfully process each account.
Keep abreast of insurance billing guidelines.
Give patients accurate information regarding alternatives for payment and proper guidance to available resources.
Process and investigate denied claims for possible reprocessing.
Monitor admitting information for correct patient information.
File Inpatient and Outpatient insurance claims promptly and accurately following the UB92 and 1500 guidelines.
Monitor patient accounts from the insurance filing process through the payment process to make sure accurate payment is made.
Maintain claims in billing software.
Display courteous professional attitude with patients, staff and other contacts.