Patient Account Representative

Healthcare Support Staffing; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $15/hour

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is seeking a professional for follow up and collections in medical insurance. The candidate must have 3 years of relevant experience and strong follow up skills. Responsibilities include documenting collection activities and managing billing compliance. The position offers competitive pay up to $15 per hour and excellent medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Medical Insurance collections experience required.
• Strong follow up experience is essential.
• Knowledge of UB-04 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Interpretation needed.
• Familiarity with CPT & ICD-9 Codes is required.
• Understanding of medical billing and insurance terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of follow up and collections.
• Identify issues and provide suggestions for resolution.
• Document pertinent collection activity performed.
• Verify claims adjudication.
• Contact patients to obtain additional information.
• Perform billing functions, including manual re-bills.

Skills

Medical Insurance collections experience

Strong follow up experience

Knowledge of UB-04 and EOB interpretation

Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 Codes

Insurance collections terminology

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for all aspects of follow up and collections (phone calls, accessing payer websites)
• Identify issues and provide suggestions for resolution
• Document pertinent collection activity performed
• Verify claims adjudication
• Contact patients via phone or letter to obtain additional info
• Perform appropriate billing functions, including manual re-bills as well as electronic submissions to payers
• Edit claims to meet and satisfy billing compliance guidelines for electronic submission
• Manage and maintain desk inventory, complete reports, and resolve high priority and aged inventory

Qualifications

• 3 years of MedicalInsurance collections (from any healthcare)
• Must have strong follow up experience
• Knowledge of UB-04 andExplanation of Benefits (EOB) Interpretation
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 Codes
• Knowledge of insurance collections, medical billing and insurance terminology

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm (Hours can vary once trained and can work independently)

Duration: temp to PERM

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary up to $15HR depending on experience and interview!
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, AND Vision