Patient Accounting Intern

Powers-Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Powers-Health in Munster, IN is seeking a part-time Project Support Specialist to assist Patient Accounting staff with account resolution and follow-up on collections. This position is temporary, 0.1 FTE, with a flexible Monday–Friday schedule and core hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a college degree in Business or Healthcare, has strong computer and Excel skills, and communicates clearly. Prior insurance knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing college degree in Business/Healthcare or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Patient Accounting staff in resolution of patient accounts.
• Follow-up on insurance, government, or patient accounts for collections.
• Temporary project-oriented work with broad scope.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Pursuing college degree in Business/Healthcare

Tools

Windows apps

10-key adding machine

Job description

PRN , Days , M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours/Pay Period: 8

FTE: 0.1

This position is project oriented and the work is broad and varied in scope. Projects involve supporting and assisting Patient Accounting staff in the resolution of patient accounts. Works with insurance companies, government or patients to follow-up on collections of accounts. Temporary position.

Flexible work schedule, Monday through Friday. Office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

• Actively working towardscollege degree or recent graduate in the area of Business Management, Healthcare or related field required.Current college or recent college grads will only be considered.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must have above average proficiency with Windows style applications and keyboard. Must be proficient with Excel.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent analytical problem solving skills required.
• Basic mathematical knowledge including understanding of debits and credits for correct account transactions.
• Some knowledge of insurance preferred, but not required.
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers, fax machine, 10 key adding machine.
• Good previous work history required.

Must be available to work in Spring, Summer and Fall semesters .