Patient Account Representative (Collections Representative)

Harris Computer; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Stock options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist in Central City, NE to manage payer accounts and ensure timely payment. You will handle billing data accuracy, resolve denials, and support patients with inquiries while upholding strict confidentiality and company values.

Join a team that emphasizes professional service, accuracy, and accountability; the role includes competitive benefits such as health plans, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Billing, coding, or claims processing experience.
• Ability to interpret denials and resolve discrepancies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage work queue and aging lists to ensure timely payment.
• Verify completeness of billing data and correct errors.
• Read denied claims and file appeals or resubmissions for reconsideration.
• Review aging accounts and initiate collections per guidelines.
• Maintain and secure supporting documents; verify remittance accuracy.
• Audit discrepancies on patient accounts and refer adjustments as required.
• Answer patient inquiries by phone and maintain professional communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of health and employee information.
• Demonstrate commitment to department values and follow processes.

Job description

Essential Functions

• Manages work queue, aging lists, and claims correspondence to assure accurate and timely payment of accounts.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of billing data and revises any errors.
• Reads and interprets denied claims in order to resolve discrepancies; resubmits or files appeal for reconsideration.
• Reviews aging accounts in order to collect amounts due or initiates escalation procedures for collections, according to established guidelines.
• Notes follow-up on billing records and maintains supporting documents and notes in established files; verifies that remittances meet contractual obligations.
• Audits and resolves discrepancies on patient accounts; reviews accounts for non-covered or out of network procedures and refers adjustments according to established guidelines.
• Receives telephone calls; answers inquiries and resolves patient account questions; contacts patients to obtain or relay account information.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality in all aspects of patient health information, proprietary information, and employee information.
• Manages customer/client interactions in a professional manner; responds promptly to requests for service and assistance, and meets those commitments.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions, and implements them into department processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The potential salary range for this role is $48,000.00 USD to $50,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.