Patient Accts Representative

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fairhaven, MA

5d•$17 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The organization has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This position is located at the Southcoast Business Center in Fairhaven, MA, and follows a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Education equal to the completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Third party medical billing experience with knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Excel and Word preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of office experience or billing certification from an accredited school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager, Patient Accounts Third Party and Team Leader, the Patient Accounts Representative is responsible for the appropriate billing and collections of receivables for Southcoast Hospitals Group.
Utilizing various software, including Epic, to process patient accounts.
Review and analyze billing and denial information.
Contact insurers, employers, patients and other hospital departments to resolve outstanding accounts.