Patient Account Associate

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Patient Accounts Associate to handle billing, payment posting, and collections for professional and hospital claims. This role supports the revenue cycle and requires accuracy and clear written and verbal communication with payors, physicians, patients, and colleagues.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm. Education: High School Diploma or GED; 1 year revenue cycle experience preferred; strong computer skills and familiarity with CPT/ ICD-10 modifiers

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED and revenue cycle training completed within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum one year in revenue cycle including billing, follow-up, registration, payment posting or patient financial services.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid computer skills with Microsoft software; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Bill and post payments for professional and/or hospital claims.
• Perform claims follow-up and patient billing as part of the revenue cycle.
• Communicate clearly with payors, physicians, patients and internal departments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This job is located in Peoria,IL

Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Accounts Associate is responsible for the billing, payment posting, or collection of accounts receivable for professional and/or hospital claims within the Revenue Cycle. This position requires basic understanding of the Revenue Cycle and the importance of evaluating and securing all appropriate financial resources for patients to maximize reimbursement to the health system. This individual must also have basic knowledge of, healthcare revenue cycle functions, and general office procedures. They must be capable of communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with peers, supervisors, payors, physicians, patients, and other departments.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/ GED Experience: Minimum of one year revenue cycle experience including billing, claim follow-up, registration, payment posting, or patient financial services. Licensure/ Certification: Required completion of all revenue cycle training within 12 months of hire. Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: N/A Experience: Three years in a health care revenue cycle setting. Experience with professional and/or hospital billing, including working with insurance companies, third party administrators, and collections with heavy emphasis on customer phone contact. Licensure/ Certification: N/A Other Skills/ Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of CPT4, ICD9/10, HCPCS, and modifiers. Knowledge of medical terminology.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.