Senior Patient Account Representative

Northwell • Melville, NY

15d • $44,450 - $69,340 • Remote

About The Position

Monitors the activities and performance of physician practices to ensure billing-related functions are performed efficiently and consistently with department policies and procedures. The position supports financial growth and stability, resolves complex billing issues, helps staff with billing and clerical functions, and develops and recommends practices to improve collections and financial management.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Interface with physicians and administrators to support financial growth and stability and inform physicians of new and revised procedures.
• Monitor fee structure accuracy, third-party payer reimbursement schedules, cash payment deposits, and refunds.
• Serve as a resource for resolving complex billing situations.
• Guide billing and clerical staff regarding billing and office/clerical functions.
• Coordinate clinical documentation requests to the business office to support timely appeals.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to facilitate billing and maximize case collections.
• Review and recommend improvements to the financial management of each billing area.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree