Patient Accounts Specialist

Collections Representative

Under direct supervision, performs all collection functions on account balances within assigned financial classes. Those on the collections / self-pay team will also be required to serve as a representative of GBMC in court for collection of co-pays, deductibles or coinsurances.

Education

HS or GED

Experience

One year of administrative experience, 6 months of direct billing or collections experience preferred and 1 year of customer service, preferably in a healthcare or insurance environment.

Skills

Knowledge of collection procedures, laws, rules and regulations

Skill in written and oral communications

Skill in performing arithmetic calculations

Physical Requirements

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

Normal office work environment

Those working on the collection / self-pay team will be required to occasionally travel to / from court sites (throughout Maryland) for court assigned appearances.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Follows-up on patient and insurance balances via telephone contacts, on-line follow-up and appropriate collection letter utilization within assigned timeline and in accordance with assigned work lists.

Ensures secondary billing on accounts with secondary liability, follows-up on any unpaid balances.

Processes rejections and inquiries from third party payers. Provides corrected data and resubmits bills as necessary.

Ensures late charge billing and proper posting to accounts.

Responds to patient and third party payor inquiries / complaints regarding patient accounts via telephone, mail and in person.

Reconciles third party payment vouchers, ensuring proper reimbursement.

Identifies and communicates problems, issues and negative trends for third party payers to the team coordinator or supervisor for investigation.

Those on the collections / self-pay team will also serve as a representative of GBMC in court for collection of co-pays, deductibles or coinsurances.

GBMC Values : Respect

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

Meets and / or exceeds customer expectations

Actively pursues learning and self-development

Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

Sets a positive, professional example for others

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients / families / coworkers

Results

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products / services

Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range $16.85 - $25.59

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.