Account Representative

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Key Responsibilities

Accurately post and reconcile daily incoming payments, apply contractual adjustments,

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We are seeking an Account Representative, sometimes referred to as a Patient Financial Services Representative, or Patient Account Services Representative. The Account Representative is responsible for accurately posting and reconciling daily payments, applying contractual adjustments, and ensuring patient accounts reflect correct and timely reimbursement. The Account Representative analyzes insurance payments for compliance with managed care contracts and state and federal regulations, resolves underpayments or denials, distributes billing and correspondence appropriately, and provides professional support to patients and internal departments.

What We Offer

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✓Health, dental, and vision insurance options

✓Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

✓Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

✓Employer 401K options

✓Tuition reimbursement options

✓Life, disability, and other insurance options

✓Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

→Accurately post and reconcile daily incoming payments, apply contractual adjustments, and maintain correct patient account balances within hospital systems
→Analyze insurance payments and managed care contracts to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance with state and federal regulations, including Worker’s Compensation fee schedules
→Identify, investigate, and escalate underpayments or denials while collaborating with payers and internal departments to optimize revenue collection
→Distribute billing appropriately, manage hospital-related incoming and outgoing mail, and promptly correct mailing discrepancies
→Provide professional, tactful communication when assisting patients, families, and internal stakeholders regarding account inquiries and payment matters

Requirements

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Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

Analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skill preferred

Customer Services experience preferred

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or cashier experience preferred

Familiar with commercial or government billing requirements and knowledge of insurance, coding, and medical terminology is preferred

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

Knowledge of basic understanding medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices

Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements and 6 mo.-1 year of billing experience preferred

Medical and Insurance terminology essential

Full Time

Days

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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