HH Patient Account Rep

cookchildrens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's is seeking a Patient Account Representative to perform internal medical record audits and ensure billing compliance in Fort Worth. You will process electronic and paper claims for Nursing, Rehab, DME and Infusion services, reconcile patient accounts, and provide financial data and trends to the Patient Account Manager.

The role requires a High School Diploma, preferred billing experience in home health, knowledge of billing guidelines, strong interpersonal skills, and computer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred 1 year billing or related experience in home health; or 2 years of customer service.
• Preferred knowledge of federal and state billing guidelines.
• High degree of interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal medical record audits to ensure billing operations meet state and federal guidelines.
• Process electronic and paper claims for Nursing, Rehab, DME, and Infusion services.
• Reconcile patient accounts and provide financial data, volume data and trend analyses to the Patient Account manager.
• Serve as liaison between departments and patient accounts; communicate with patients, payors and other departments regarding collections; maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Billing knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Billing experience preferred

Knowledge of federal/state billing guidelines

Job description

Location

Home Health - Fort Worth

Department

Administration

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

40

Summary

The Patient Account Representative is responsible for performing internal medical record audits to ensure billing operations meet compliance with State and federal guidelines for accurate claims processing. This position processes electronic and paper claims for Nursing (hourly and visit), Rehab, Durable Medical Equipment, and Infusion services, reconciles patient accounts and works with the accounts receivable; providing the Patient Account manager with financial data; volume data and trend analyses. This position serves as liaison between assigned departments and patient accounts, communicating effectively with patients, payors and other departments regarding collection of outstanding accounts, maintaining proper documentation and edits of work performed; and at all times maintaining a professional demeanor.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Preferred- 1 year billing or related experience in home health setting; in lieu of billing experience, 2 years of customer service
• Preferred- Knowledge of federal and state billing guidelines
• High degree of interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.