Patient Accounting Specialist.

Description

Westaff is seeking a Patient Accounting Specialist for a Children’s Hospital in Helena, MT!!

Schedule : M-F, 8am-4pm

Permanent position for the right fit!

Pay : $17.91 / hr

Duties :

• Analyzes and interprets account data to facilitate timely claim and payment resolution. Escalates issues to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Posts payments and adjustments utilizing the appropriate fee schedule, policy and / or procedures in accordance with patient statements, remittance advices, insurance carriers, electronic downloads, etc
• Identifies credits, variances, and trends. Escalates issues to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Completes account maintenance review to ensure account information is accurate within EPIC and other systems.
• Acts as a Patient Accounting liaison between patients, clients, providers, payers, vendors and other Shodair Departments.
• Interprets EOB message codes, validates payer processing and identifies potential payment discrepancies.
• Effectively manages assigned work in accordance with team expectations, department productivity and quality standards.
• Works directly with the Patient Accounts Representative on self-pay issues and is a resource for that position.
• Participates in team meetings and activities. Contributes to the goals of the department and organization, while focusing on continual improvement of processes.
• Participates in the prior authorization process. This includes but not limited to : working the entire prior authorization, providing information to UR to complete the prior authorization, and following up on denials related to prior authorization issues.
• Cross training within the department to ensure all Patient Accounting Specialist can perform all required tasks.
• Responsible for other Business Office functions. as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Must have minimum of three (3) year billing experience in a hospital or medical office setting, five (5) years is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information while maintaining professionalism and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills and competencies in Microsoft Office and other computer programs. Prior experience in EPIC preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult conversations.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA guidelines, and other applicable law.
• Criminal Records Background Check, Negative drug test.

Education :

• Required education and experience Requires high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred education and experience Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Preferred candidates will have (3) year experience in a hospital or medical office setting.

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Military & Veterans encouraged to apply