Patient Account Representative

Center for Orthopedic and Research Excel
Phoenix, AZ, US
$18-$20 an hour
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :
  • $18-$20
  • $18-$20
  • Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
  • HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
  • 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
  • Employee Assistance Program that is available 24 / 7 to provide support
  • Employee Appreciation Days
  • Employee Wellness Events
  • Minimum Qualifications :

    • Requires a minimum of two to three years of experience in billing or collections in a physician clinic or hospital environment.
    • High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
    • Knowledge of medical billing and collection policies and procedures, ICD, and CPT coding.
    • Advanced computer knowledge, including Windows-based programs.

    Essential Functions

    • Provides excellent customer service in alignment with our World Class Service expectations by promptly answering patient inquiries, going above and beyond with follow-through actions, and always maintaining a positive demeanor while interacting with customers, both internal and external.
    • Assists patients and family members with billing and account questions including following up with insurance companies and internal departments as needed.
    • Works to resolve complaints at first contact wherever possible. Ensures all encounters are handled in a courteous, professional, and confidential manner.
    • Proactively works outstanding patient balances by contacting patients to arrange payment on outstanding accounts. Ensures patient balances are resolved promptly.
    • Analyzes account for proper claims processing and payment posting through inquiries from patients or staff.
    • Adheres to Business Office Patient Account Representative Occupancy rate standards for incoming patient phone calls.
    • Provides patients with estimated fee quotes and can explain insurance terms and regulations to assist patients in understanding their insurance benefits.
    • Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of patient demographics and billing activities and identifies problems and trends.
    • Communicates with insurance and collection agencies. Completes daily requests and working through obstacles on account balance to ensure maximum reimbursement.
    • Establishes and maintains effective communication with clinics, co-workers, and other departments as required.
    • Works to ensure that all assigned reports are worked accurately and promptly.
    • Maintains account receivables, identifying potential problems through registration, charge corrections, duplicate accounts, and refunds.
    • Provides feedback to management on issues that prevent timely reimbursement from payers due to contract, provider, and insurance company or system limitations.

    About us :

    The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, We don't mean to brag but did you know The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona : The Best of Arizona Businesses!?

    • 1 for Orthopedic Practices
    • 1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers
    • 3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture
    • 30+ days ago
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