Patient Account Rep - Hosp Insurance Collections

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i Pacific Health is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support the Revenue Cycle team at First Insurance Center. You will perform billing and account follow-up for a fixed portion of the accounts receivable cycle, and submit claims to third-party payers and patients.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of billing or collections experience, working knowledge of CPT and ICD coding, and a commitment to accurate, timely patient billing and insurance processing.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of billing or collections experience.
• Working knowledge of health insurance processing of CPT and ICD codes.

Responsibilities

• Billing and account follow-up activity for a generally fixed portion of the accounts receivable cycle.
• Accurate and timely preparation and submission of claims and statements to third party payers and patients/guarantors.
• Follow-up on accounts receivables with third party payers and patients to complete the insurance collection process.

Skills

Billing experience

CPT/ICD coding

Communication skills

Education

High school; equivalent

Tools

Billing software

Healthcare EHR

Job description

Hawai'i Pacific Health is a not-for-profit health care network with over 70 locations statewide including medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers serving Hawai'i and the Pacific Region with high quality, compassionate care. Its four medical centers - Kapi'olani, Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox - specialize in innovative programs in women’s health, pediatric care, cardiovascular services, cancer care, bone and joint services and more. Hawai'i Pacific Health is recognized nationally for its excellence in patient care and the use of electronic health records to improve quality and patient safety.

A hospital cannot function well without an excellent Revenue Cycle department. The Revenue Cycle team at Hawai‘i Pacific Health manages the processes and technologies associated with the initial patient registration through the collection of the amounts due. Like an engine, the healthcare industry’s revenue cycle has many moving parts and the Revenue Cycle team is comprised of business minded, forward thinking, efficient and analytical people who are dedicated to building a high powered revenue management team that is vital and useful to the organization.

If you are organized, meticulous and have a gift for accounts management, you could be the ideal candidate for this position. In this role you will perform billing and account follow-up activity for a generally fixed portion of the accounts receivable cycle. This includes: accurate and timely preparation and submission of claims and statements to third party payers and patients/guarantors; follow-up on accounts receivables with third party payers and patients to complete the insurance collection process; and handling third party payer and patient questions/concerns appropriately. We are looking for someone motivated and self-directed with excellent organizational and customer service skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: First Insurance Center

Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ILWU

Exempt: No

Req ID 33329

Pay Range: 23.90 - 26.56 USD per hour

Category: Administrative

Minimum Qualifications

High school or equivalent. Six (6) months of billing or collections experience. Working knowledge of health insurance processing of CPT and ICD codes.

Preferred Qualifications

Course in Medical Terminology. Course in Medical Records Coding.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.