Patient Account Analyst

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a seasoned accounts receivable professional to coordinate, prepare and analyze complex financial data and reports for leadership in a dynamic healthcare setting.

This role requires interpreting trends, presenting actionable recommendations, mentoring staff on AR processes, and driving system and policy improvements across the finance function in New York.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years patient accounting experience.
• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and analyze complex accounts receivable and/or financial reports.
• Manage appropriate systems for accounts receivable and/or financial reporting. Prepare written reports and analyses for leadership highlighting trends and appropriate recommendations/conclusions.
• Liaison with management and staff, documenting reports and analyses and discussing results, trends and recommendations.
• Conduct detailed research to identify trends, including a review of specifics in the appropriate accounts receivable and /or financial systems.
• Act as a technical resource to operational management and staff on the appropriate interpretation of accounts receivable and/or financial data. Coordinate and mentor staff regarding accounts receivable and financial systems, analyses, reports and policies/procedures.
• Identify process improvements, including staff education/training, operational workflow modifications, system enhancements and external payer policy changes and work with appropriate personnel to implement those improvements.
• Organizes and leads high dollar review meetings.
• Coordinates and manages transplant cases.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinate, prepare and analyze complex accounts receivable and/or financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage appropriate systems for accounts receivable and/or financial reporting. Prepare written reports and analyses for leadership highlighting trends and appropriate recommendations/conclusions.
• Serve as an expert resource to leadership in the decision-making process. Plays an integral role in implementing and managing and change related to area of expertise.
• Liaison with management and staff, documenting reports and analyses and discussing results, trends and recommendations.
• Conduct detailed research to identify trends, including a review of specifics in the appropriate accounts receivable and /or financial systems.
• Act as a technical resource to operational management and staff on the appropriate interpretation of accounts receivable and/or financial data. Coordinate and mentor staff regarding accounts receivable and financial systems, analyses, reports and policies/procedures.
• Identify process improvements, including staff education/training, operational workflow modifications, system enhancements and external payer policy changes and work with appropriate personnel to implement those improvements.
• Organize and lead high dollar review meeting.
• Coordinates and manages transplant cases.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: Minimum 4 years patient accounting experience, preferred.

Education: High School diploma or GED, required. Bachelors, preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

Other