Patient Account Representative

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Patient Accounting professional for full-time, 40 hours per week in the Patient Accounting department. The role focuses on reviewing patient charts for billing accuracy, routing billing to appropriate personnel, and handling authorizations and referrals.

Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential. Minimum high school diploma or GED required, with 1–2 years in office billing and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required.
• Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements.
• 1-2 years of Business office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all patient charts for accuracy of patient and billing information.
• Distributes all billing to appropriate personnel.
• Reviews and follows up on all authorizations, specialty referrals, and doctors' dictated notes.
• Communicates clearly by telephone.
• Maintains knowledge of contracts and state Worker's Compensation fee schedules.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical problem solving

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Billing systems

Job description

Overview

Department: Patient Accounting

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Reviews all patient charts for accuracy of patient and billing information. Distribution of all billing to appropriate personnel. Reviews and performs follow-up on all authorizations, specialty referrals, and Dr.'s dictated notes. Communicates clearly and efficiently by telephone. Maintains a current knowledge of contracts and state Worker's Compensation fee schedules. Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.

Qualifications

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

2. Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements

3. 1-2 years of Business office experience preferred

4. Knowledge of medical terminology

5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

7. Analytical and problem-solving skills

8. Customer Services experience required

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf