Patient Account Rep I- OP (8a - 4:30p)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision, obtains demographic and insurance information for pre-registration/registration on all patients. Collects and follows up on all accounts assigned prior to, during, or after admission and discharge. Communicates financial policies to all patients. Identifies patients who require early financial counseling intervention; provides information regarding resources for patients who need financial help. Verifies, researches, and completes all paperwork and forms to bill all types of claims for reimbursement. Serves as patient advocate during the cycle of the account. Performs other related duties as required. Operates standard office equipment including telephone, copier, embossers and fax machine; prepares written correspondence and completes various forms. Reviews all accounts assigned for collection prior to, during, or after admission and discharge. Obtains demographic and insurance information for preadmission. Verifies benefits and pre-registers when appropriate. Initiates precertification when necessary. Verifies insurance as needed to resolve account balances. Obtains necessary financial data to set up patient payment arrangements when needed. Completes Financial Statement and gets approval on arrangements exceeding three months to completion. Works with staff to ensure best estimates of services. Performs progressive collection steps to discuss and clear balances on multiple accounts. Researches status of Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross accounts , accepted batch listing reports, EOB, and other information. Bills third party payors, when appropriate, by hard copy or electronic submission. Performs special billing tasks such as combined and split bills as needed. Performs collection follow up support on assigned third party accounts. Coordinates activity with collections staff to ensure timely, accurate rebill of accounts. Inquires about status of payments from insurance carriers. Ensures payment is received when expected; immediately pursues billing secondary insurance or billing the patient; applies appropriate allowance and adjustments. Recommends adjustments as appropriate to bring timely resolution to accounts. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans and current contracts, co-payments and deductibles. Interfaces successfully with insurance carriers. Maintains knowledge of current government and hospital contracts and working knowledge of co-payments and deductibles. Maintains and is familiar with UB92 and HCFA Billing Manuals. Coordinates classification for bad debt and charity. Maintains knowledge and is familiar with Healthquest system. Notifies Utilization Review of accounts requiring additional follow up. Works with manager/supervisor to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) of collections or billing and/or registration experience in a healthcare or insurance settinig OR one year of college/technical school and six (6) months progressive experience. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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