Patient Account Representative, Hospital Biller (Remote)

Kindred; Remote; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare services company is seeking a Patient Account Representative to perform billing, collections, and cash posting tasks. The role supports hospital accounts and requires effective communication with patients and insurance companies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills, alongside experience in medical billing practices. This remote position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team in the healthcare sector.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years of previous hospital or physician business office experience preferred.
• Relevant licensure and practices obtained within timeframe required by facility policy.

Aufgaben

• Processes patient accounts, including billing, collections, and payment posting.
• Responds to inquiries from patients and insurance carriers.
• Prepares and submits claims using billing systems.

Kenntnisse

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

Medical billing knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Epic

SSI

Jobbeschreibung

Job Number:

549918

Patient Account Representative, Hospital Biller (Remote)

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Patient Account Representative I performs a variety of revenue cycle activities including billing, collections, cash posting, and customer service in support of hospital and physician accounts. This position ensures accurate and timely financial documentation and reimbursement through effective communication with patients, insurance companies, and other stakeholders. The representative maintains compliance with all regulations including HIPAA, and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Accurately and efficiently processes patient accounts, including billing, collections, and payment posting.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries from patients, insurance carriers, and internal departments.
• Prepares and submits claims using billing systems; works claim edits and rejections.
• Follows up on unpaid accounts and performs collections activities as appropriate.
• Researches and applies unidentified payments.
• Balances daily cash posting and reconciles discrepancies.
• Files appeals and reconsideration requests as per department protocol.
• Identifies and reports overpayments; ensures appropriate refunds.
• Participates in A/R clean-up projects and other revenue cycle initiatives.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards while managing daily work queues.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in completing assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic general accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical billing practices and medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and experience with systems such as Epic and SSI (preferred).
• Operates 10-key pad efficiently (for cash posting roles).
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork across all business office functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• Relevant licensure and practices obtained within timeframe required by facility policy

Experience

• 1–2 years previous hospital and/or physician business office experience preferred