Patient Account Representative, FT Days (56359)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation is seeking an Experienced Patient Accounts role focusing on total account management from discharge to reconciliation, including billing, collections, and third-party coverage coordination.

The position requires knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing and strong data entry skills; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for effective communication with payors and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months health care business office experience.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Accounting systems

Medical software

Accurate data entry

Medicare/Medicaid billing

HCPCS/ICD9 coding

Bilingual EN/ES

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: San Jacinto Plaza - Sunflower Building - El Paso, TX 79901Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJob SummaryUnder close supervision and direction of the Patient Accounts Supervisor is responsible for total patient account management to include billing, collections and reconciliation of patient accounts with Third Party coverage. Also, responsible for total-account-management to ensure charity allowances and/or other coverage is applied, as appropriate. These accounts are the representative’s responsibility from discharge until the account is reconciled as per payor contract terms and conditions and/or regulations, to include timely billing of secondary insurance coverage and assignment to bad debt.

QualificationsMinimum Position RequirementsWork Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months health care business office experience or related health care experience
• Medical billing, collections and/or managed care terminology required.

Education and training:

• High School education or GED equivalent.

Skills:

• Typing 35 WPM required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Familiar with computerized patient accounting systems preferred.
• Experience in medical management computer software preferred.
• Must have the ability to accurately enter data, describing appropriate follow-up activity.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party billing requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with HCPCS and ICD9 coding preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of computer software programs (Excel Preferred) and use of basic office equipment.