Patient Accounts Receivable Technician

Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

The Patient Accounts Receivable Technician is responsible for providing accounting support for the Oyate Health Center (OHC) Business Office by accurately recording, interpreting, and posting payments and related information received from various third-party commercial payers, Medicare, and Medicaid as required. The A/R Technician will also perform a variety of business office duties to ensure the revenue cycle is complete and maximum reimbursement from all third-party insurance payers is collected. This position requires above average organizational skills, ability to plan and prioritize to meet deadlines, data entry skills, confidentiality, technical competence, and knowledge of third-party payers and its direct impact on the practice's revenue cycle. Background in accounting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles to ensure accuracy of posting.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs and office equipment.
• Ability to calculate/manage accounting figures.
• Ability to work with personal computer and utilize a variety of software applications email.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Skills in data entry, word processing and use of basic computer software programs.
• Skill in organization and maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skills in interpersonal relations, oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounts by reviewing documents to verify accounting data as necessary, entering data into the system.
• Monitor and record incoming payments.
• Verify and post receipts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Post payments to close out claims.
• Communicates denials to Supervisor and staff to ensure follow-up on claims.
• Maintains log of denied claims for further review.
• Provides information and assistance; receives and processes payments.
• Researches and resolves errors and inaccuracies.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.
• Compliance with Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED