Patient Account Rep- Professional Billing

PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (PAR) Professional Billing Position Summary Arranges the efficient and orderly resolution of all patient accounts.
Ensures accurate and complete payment by insurance companies and patients, as well as accurate account adjustments pursuant to the Health Systems policy while maintaining a consistent professional conduct.
Responsibilities Bill patient accounts, timely and accurate.
Enter accurate billing information and prepare accurate paper or electronic claims.
Correct claims and determine billing status.
Perform timely follow-up of patient accounts.
Prepare accurate reports of billing activity.
Contact insurance carriers to expedite accurate payment of claims.
Review remittances to ensure proper & accurate payments.
Balance cash / checks Review and resolve credit balance accounts Complete applications for applicable Health Systems charity care programs.
Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements Read, write, and follow verbal or written directions.
Analytical ability to detect and resolve problems.
Interpersonal / Communication skills in difficult situations.
Nine months experience in healthcare billing collections field.
Ability to operate various office machines including a Personal Computer, fax, copier, etc.
Not a remote position.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.
Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well