Patient Account Specialist — Medical Billing & AR

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage claims with third party payors and ensure accurate patient account handling. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in admissions and collections within a hospital setting. Responsibilities include reviewing claims issues, managing daily productivity, and assisting financial counselors. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors.
• Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill.
• Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims.
• Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly.
• Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports.
• Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class.
• Assist financial counselors as needed.

Job description

A healthcare facility in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage claims with third party payors and ensure accurate patient account handling. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in admissions and collections within a hospital setting. Responsibilities include reviewing claims issues, managing daily productivity, and assisting financial counselors. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to improving patient care.