Patient Account Specialist

Conifer Park; Glenridge (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus - Up to $1,500.00

401k Plan

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Conifer Park is seeking a Patient Accounts Specialist for our Outpatient Business Office in Glenville, NY. You will handle accounts receivable for both Arms Acres Inc.

and Conifer Park Inc., submitting claims, following up on payments, and addressing denials to ensure accurate reimbursement for services. Requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years A/R or billing experience; associate degree preferred with 1 year related experience; proficiency in Excel/Word; and strong attention to

Qualifications

• High school or GED with 2 years A/R or billing experience
• Associates degree preferred with 1 year related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable for outpatient services
• Submit claims and follow up on payments
• Handle denials and batch adjustments
• Coordinate with departments for accurate reimbursement
• Analyze discharged accounts and prepare bad debt documentation
• Process refund requests and handle calls from locations, patients, insurers
• Follow payer guidelines for claim submissions and self-pay statements

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Base Pay $19.20 - $25.35 / Hour
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

Description

Conifer Park is a leading addiction treatment facility. We are dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. For more than 40 years, the organization has provided high-quality inpatient and Outpatient service, supporting individuals on their recovery journey with personalized care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to lasting wellness. Conifer Park is driven by a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities it serves. We offer clinical, medical and recreational interdisciplinary approach to equip patients with the tools to develop a sober leisure lifestyle.

We are seeking a Patient Accounts Specialist to join our Outpatient Business Office in Glenville, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for collection of accounts receivable for A/R of both Arms Acres Inc. and Conifer Park Inc. Daily operations include but are not limited to claim submissions, payment follow up, denial management, batch adjustments and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure accurate reimbursement for billed services.

In addition, you will be responsible for following all payer and state set forth guidelines for Behavioral Health claim submissions and allocations per insurance Explanation of Benefits for self-pay monthly statements. Duties also include analyzing discharged accounts for preparing all required documentation for Bad Debt recommendations along with validation of refund requests. Fielding phone calls from calls from Outpatient practice locations, patients, coworkers, and insurance companies as needed. Other duties as assigned by Management.

Schedules: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Requirements

• High school or GED with 2 years A/R or billing experience, Or...
• ...Associates Degree in related field preferred with 1 year related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office platform including Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of numbers and decimals.
• Sign On Bonus - Up to $1,500.00
• 401k Plan
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

Summary

Conifer Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.