Patient Account Representative

Job description

Overview JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall management of the patient encounter to ensure effective customer service, compliant billing and collection, correspondence management, claim follow-up, accurate payment and adjustment reconciliation, correspondence review and compliance of overall K.P.I. and departmental standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: An individual with one to three years’ diverse experience in a healthcare setting, with comprehension of medical billing and collection, with a financial background in account receivable. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong analytical skills. Knowledge of regulatory billing and HIPAA guidelines. Equipment: Competent in the use of desktop computers, ten key, copy machine and fax machine. Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and similar programs. Physical Requirements : Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job as noted on the job description. PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $29.12 The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be su...