Patient Financial Services

Job Posting

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift)

First 90 days will be on-site for probation reasons until cleared to work hybrid

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the timely processing of duties and/or activities related to the accurate processing and handling of patient accounts. Ensures that all patient account information charges billings and follow-up activities are accurate complete and timely.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient account information for completeness and accuracy.
• Makes necessary changes/updates to patient account information to ensure timely payment on accounts.
• Retrieves status information from government and third party payers regarding outstanding professional claims.
• Coordinates with governmental agencies third-party payers and internal auditors to ensure maximum reimbursement for hospital services.
• Acts as a liaison between the hospital and third party payers in resolving billing and reimbursement issues.
• Provides follow-up on claim edits rejections denials and outstanding professional claims in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education Requirement

High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology various claim forms third party contracts and payment patterns CPT and ICD9 coding and reimbursement regulations and policies of third party payers. The ability to do data entry and work a calculator. Problem identification and problem solving skills required. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization skills and the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience

Two years' experience in medical billing claims follow-up and customer service required. One year experience working on a mainframe computer. Experience using Outlook Word and Excel required.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel Standing Walking

Frequently: Flexing/extending of neck Patient Equipment Peripheral vision

Continuously: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet