Patient Account Representative - PB

Thompson Health; City of Canandaigua (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOE - veterans and individuals with di

Job summary

Thompson Health is seeking a medical billing specialist to independently monitor accounts receivable for third-party payers. The role involves reviewing daily registration and referral processes, running AR reports, and reconciling accounts timely.

Strong communication with internal and external customers on payer requirements is essential. Must have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and familiarity with ICD-9/10 CPT coding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Medical terminology desired.
• ICD-9/10 CPT coding experience strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of medical billing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with all payer forms (paper and electronic) preferred.
• Excellent public/patient relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control accounts receivable of third-party payers.
• Review daily registration and referral processes within own payer area and coordinate with departments.
• Run AR reports and reconcile accounts timely.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding payer-specific requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of payer regulations and submission/remittance procedures.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Medical terminology

ICD-9/10 CPT coding

Tools

Mainframe

Excel

Word

Job description

Remote/hybrid available once fully trained at managers discretion. Must reside in the states of New York or Pennsylvania.

Main Function:

• Independently monitors and controls accounts receivables of third-party payers.
• Reviews daily registration/referral processes within own payer area and coordinates with appropriate departments when necessary.
• Run AR reports from monitoring of specifics. Reconciles accounts timely and accurate.
• Communicates and resolves issues with internal and external customers regarding payer-specific requirements in registration, referrals, charges, and coding affecting the submission and payment of professional claims.
• Maintains knowledge of payer regulations and all manual and electronic procedures in submission and remittances.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Medical terminology desired.
• ICD-9/10 CPT coding experience is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of previous medical billing experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with all forms of payer claims by paper and electronic media is preferred.
• Excellent public/patient relations and communication skills.
• Skills in using Mainframe, Excel, and Word preferred.

Salary range: $19.40 - $22.50

Starting pay: based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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