Lead Patient Representative

Clay Today; North Platte, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health seeks a Lead Patient Representative to oversee billing, insurance follow-up, denials management, cash applications, and vendor coordination. The role includes training staff, monitoring production and quality metrics, and recommending workflow improvements.

You will serve as a first escalation point and collaborate with hospital departments to optimize Patient Financial Services operations. Experience in revenue cycle and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare billing and revenue cycle preferred.
• Strong training and onboarding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and manage billing, collections, denials, credits, and vendor management.
• Act as escalation point and support staff onboarding and training.
• Develop and maintain workflows and software systems for Patient Financial Services.

Skills

Billing

Denials management

Cash application

Payer websites/tools

Vendor management

Training & education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HB Resolute

PB Resolute

Job description

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Job Title: Lead Patient Representative

Cost Center: Patient Financial Services

Job Description

The Patient Financial Services Lead is responsible for the support of the team functions necessary to accomplishing the objective of the department. These include, but are not limited to functions under the categories of billing, insurance follow up, denials management, cash application, credit management, support services and vendor management. The Lead is responsible for training and education of new and current team members and assists the manager in monitoring production and quality statistics for staff as well as making recommendations for improving productivity/quality. Serves as a resource for team members, answering questions and resolving issues, first level of escalation prior to management intervention.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Credentials

None

Physical Demands

Stand and/or walk frequently. Sit frequently. No lift and/or carry. No push and/or pull. Visual acuity and manual dexterity within normal limits. Bend, stoop, and crouch occasionally Reach floor to overhead occasionally. Computer use frequently.

Essential Functions

Perform scheduled audits of billing, collections, denials, credits, cash application and vendor management as generated through HB and PB Resolute applications. Follow up as necessary with staff to ensure accuracy of data and address areas of targeted improvement. Actively participates in daily huddles, one-on-ones, weekly/monthly meetings as well staff onboarding and annual evaluations. Actively participates in training and orientation of new employees, development of new workflows and re-education of existing staff as needed. Participates in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of all Patient Financial Services related software systems and products, including but not limited to billing clearinghouses, denials software, and payer websites and tools. Meets and/or exceeds assigned key performance indicators within Patient Financial Services, including but not limited to clean claim rates, DNFB rates, AR Aging, denials reductions as well as any specified vendor performance and credits reductions. Acts as the first point of escalation regarding any concerns or issues before manager intervention and serves as a point of escalation for operational issues for internal and external sites. Assist in managing W/Q’s when staff are absent. Actively works with NMC on opening tickets and working on enhancements to improve processes within the Patient Financial Services Dept. Responsible for working collaboratively with other departments within the hospital to maintain a good relationship between departments. Together with other work group leads as well as defined reps (such as vendor management and revenue integrity), works as a team to assist the department in meeting goals. Compiles production statistics for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Additional duties as assigned.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.