Patient Accounts Coordinator - Candidates Only in NC, AL, SC, GA

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Patient Accounts Coordinator (PAC) works under the immediate supervision of supervisors/managers in Patient Financial Services (PFS), performing tasks of moderate to difficult complexity related to hospital or physician accounts. The PAC is responsible for data analysis and interpretation throughout all functions of PFS, analysis of aged accounts including remittances to determine reasons for denials, non-payment and overpayment, posting/balancing/correcting electronic remittances, billing and follow-up of government payers and specialized accounts, analysis/correction of correct coding guidelines, preparation of accounts for appeal, review/analysis of insurance credit balances, and analysis/movement of unapplied, unidentified, undistributed balances. Moderate to difficult levels of evaluation, analysis, and decision-making are required in these roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One-year experience in related financial services or healthcare business office required.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.

Nice To Haves

• College (bachelor's or associate) degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Prior healthcare computer system and specifically Epic billing experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare claim resolution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes claims and documents billing activity according to governmental regulations, agency policies and department guidelines.
• Reviews trends specific to denials, root cause, and A/R impact.
• Reviews insurance credit balances to determine root cause, takes necessary action to resolve account.
• Contacts payer and makes inquiries on account status.
• Processes and researches electronic remittances and bank deposits.
• Works with Specialty Payers and other facilities to ensure compliance and payment.
• Transfers charges between Patient and Facility accounts as required.
• Escalates problem accounts as needed and leads appeal process.
• Receives, reviews and takes actions for all communications within the business office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED