Account Representative

Texas Children's; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking an Account Representative to thrive in a fast-paced environment and improve cash flow by following up on aged receivables. You will work with guarantors and third-party payors to resolve outstanding balances.

The role requires knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines, and must demonstrate strong written and oral communication along with solid interpersonal skills. Experience in revenue cycle is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years revenue cycle experience.
• Knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local collection laws.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with guarantors/third party payors to collect on outstanding receivables.
• Reviews, monitors and maintains accounts receivable at an acceptable level.
• Ensures that all Third-Party Payor claim filing deadline appeals are submitted timely and efforts to resolve claim denials for timely filing are exhausted prior to submitting as a write off or patient responsibility.
• Maintains Accounts Receivable by following established Departmental Policy & Procedures, Workflow, and Departmental Goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are searching for an Account Representative who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this position you will follow-up on aged accounts receivable to help ensure continuity of cash flow and to help secure resolution of account balances. We need someone who has knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with guarantors/third party payors to collect on outstanding receivables
• Reviews, monitors and maintains accounts receivable at an acceptable level
• Ensures that all Third-Party Payor claim filing deadline appeals are submitted timely and efforts to resolve claim denials for timely filing are exhausted prior to submitting as a write off or patient responsibility
• Maintains Accounts Receivable by following established Departmental Policy & Procedures, Workflow, and Departmental Goals

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years revenue cycle experience
• Knowledge of government, commercial and managed care reimbursement guidelines
• Familiarity with all federal, state and local legal aspects of collection activities
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written and good interpersonal skills