Patient Accounting Spec

Integris Health • Oklahoma City, OK

162d • Hybrid

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Patient Accounting Spec in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work with our Central Business Office Team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Requirements

• 1 year of insurance, billing and collections or related business environment
• May consider successful completion of 1100+ related Career Tech program (medical billing/coding or accounting/bookkeeping) in lieu of experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in related field or Healthcare Certification (CRCR, CRCS, CHAA) preferred
• Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD10 and CPT coding preferred
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office programs
• Previous experience in one of the following: billing, insurance resolution follow-up, cash posting, or customer service preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for importing and processing of payment files, claim processing, collection of insurance or patient balances, physician charge entry
• Maintain and manipulate multiple files or work lists as assigned.
• Communicates directly with Payers to follow-up on outstanding claims to resolve payment variances and achieve timely reimbursement.
• Provides payers with specific reasons for suspected underpayments and analyzes reasons given by payers for non-payment
• Updates and maintains accurate information on each account with action plan for next steps to resolve
• Effectively handles all communications, including telephone and email from payers and departments within the health system.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts on an ongoing basis, establish goals with supervisors and tracking progress.
• Understands and maintains compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information.
• Understands federal and state regulations as well as specific payer requirements and explanations of benefits, in order to identify and report billing compliance issues and payer discrepancies.
• Assists hospital and/or physician patients who come to the patient accounting office during business hours.
• Reports to the manager or supervisor of the department as assigned.

Benefits

• Front loaded PTO
• 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability
• Increased retirement match
• Paid family leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees