Patient Account Representative

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall management of the patient encounter to ensure effective customer service, compliant billing and  collection, correspondence management, claim follow-up, accurate payment and adjustment reconciliation, correspondence review and compliance of overall K.P.I. and departmental standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.  

Experience:  An individual with one to three years’ diverse experience in a healthcare setting, with comprehension of medical billing and collection, with a financial background in account receivable.

Knowledge and Skills:  Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong analytical skills. Knowledge of regulatory billing and HIPAA guidelines. 

Equipment:  Competent in the use of desktop computers, ten key, copy machine and fax machine. Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and similar programs.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job as noted on the job description.

PAY RANGE

$23.00 - $31.82

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change.  Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills.  For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.