Patient Account Representative

Community Health Network; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Fishers, Indiana, is looking for a Patient Account Representative responsible for managing accounts receivables efficiently to ensure timely reimbursement for services. The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to billing procedures, with responsibilities that include resolving denials and handling insurance correspondence.

Preferred candidates will have two years of experience in revenue cycle healthcare and knowledge of payer billing guidelines. This position allows for a hybrid work model upon completion of training.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in revenue cycle healthcare in a medium to larger healthcare system.
• Must be knowledgeable about payer billing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivables to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts with payers.
• Monitor billing and follow-up tasks for timely resolution.

Skills

Revenue cycle management

Knowledge of payer billing guidelines

Customer service skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered—and we couldn’t do it without you.

The Patient Account Representative

The Patient Account Representative is responsible for managing all aspects of accounts receivables to ensure maximum/timely reimbursement for services performed for hospital billing and claims. The patient account role will be responsible for keeping current on all payer specific regulations and procedures and will provide written summaries of findings and recommendations. This position is customer focused with emphasis on accounts receivable management. The Patient Account Representative is required to follow established guidelines, take action to recover delinquent accounts with the payers. Place calls to the payers to collect and assist in maintaining Network A/R days. Follow up may be performed by way of payer websites when appropriate. This position will allow the flexibility to work from home upon completion of the initial training period.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Adheres to all network and departmental procedures and policies
• Complies with applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and government health plans
• Documents all actions taken on accounts in the system account notes to ensure all prior actions are noted and understandable by others
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records
• Follows appropriate steps to resolve denials within specified timeframe
• Follows appropriate steps to resolve insurance correspondence scanned into mail queues
• Follows billing and collection procedures as outlined in policies and provides payers with the appropriate and necessary information to adjudicate claim
• Maintains A/R to meet Network set goals
• Meets productivity standards designated by the department
• Meets QA standards designated by the department
• Monitors the billing and follow-up holds at all sources, ensures timely resolution and is responsible for keeping assigned tasks current
• Participates in monthly conference calls with specific payers

Requirements

• Two years or more years’ of experience in revenue cycle healthcare within a medium to larger healthcare system
• Must be knowledgeable regarding payer billing guidelines
• High School Diploma or GED required