Patient Account Specialist- Full Time

Dayton Children's; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Patient Account Specialist for a full-time, hybrid work arrangement in Ohio. You will handle billing and collections with insurance carriers, coordinate with patients, guarantors and payers, and ensure accurate claims processing under supervision within the Cash Applications department.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in patient financial services or healthcare billing, with strong communication and analytical skills to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in patient financial services or healthcare billing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Bill accounts and review payment accuracy; perform follow-up with payers and patients.
• Research and coordinate with patients, guarantors, insurers, and third-party payers.
• Manage EPIC work-queues to optimize accounts receivable and payer trends.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Healthcare billing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Patient Account Specialist- Full TimeApply: Work from Home - Hybrid - Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: R24490## **Facility:**Work from Home - Hybrid - Ohio## **Department:**Cash Applications## **Schedule:**Full time## **Hours:**40## **Job Details:**The insurance billing patient account specialist is responsible for all billing and collection activity with insurance carriers. This may include research and contact with patient, guarantor, insurance companies, or other third-party payers. Under the leadership of the Manager, Patient Financial Services, the patient account specialist is responsible for the billing of accounts, review of payment accuracy, account research, and follow-up. Efforts may include financial, clinical, or demographic account corrections. Research also includes coordination with service providers and payers, root analysis of denied payment, and timely follow up on claims. Filters and sorts EPIC work-queues in an effort to provide most effective A/R strategies. Stays current on all payer billing requirements. Maintains a high level of accuracy and assures compliant billing of claims. Is able to track and communicate payer trends to supervisor and manager.**Department Specific Job Details:****Education*** High school diploma **required** **Experience*** Minimum of 1 year of experience in patient financial services or healthcare billing **Skills/Competencies*** Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to work tactfully with patients, staff, and interdepartmental customers* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Knowledge of healthcare billing regulations and compliance requirements* Excellent organizational and time-management skills