Patient Accounts Coordinator - Medicaid

Avera•Le Mars, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Floyd Valley Healthcare is seeking a full-time Patient Accounts Coordinator for its Business Office / Insurance Department in Le Mars, Iowa. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the day, with evening and weekend involvement. The coordinator handles timely submission and follow-up of properly executed claims, maintains current insurance filing and billing procedures, supports appeals for problem claims, prepares bills for mailing, and consults with patients about their medical bills and claim status. Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Le Mars and surrounding communities through its hospital, clinics, public health, home health, and home medical services. It is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System, and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and employee health review, including required immunizations. The organization participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma plus specific training in reimbursement or insurance.
Two years of experience required.
Mandatory Reporter certification is required within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Mandatory Reporter training certificate.

Responsibilities

Submit properly executed claims to guarantors, insurance carriers, and intermediaries on a timely basis.
Perform rebilling and logging functions.
Ensure insurance filing and billing policies and procedures are kept current.
Facilitate processing of insurance appeals for problem claims.
Prepare daily and monthly bills for processing and mailing.
Provide financial consultations to patients regarding medical bills and claim status.