Patient Accounts Representative - Hospital Prof Billing

Job Title

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.

Schedule : Monday-Friday (1st shift)

Location : Remote

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 :

Licensure Requirement :

(not specified)

Certifications : (not specified)

Skills :

Experience :

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)