Patient Accounting Specialist

Socket.dev; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Montana is seeking a Patient Billing and Collections Specialist to coordinate and facilitate billing, payment posting, and collection activities across assigned areas, including claims research and patient inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of hospital or medical office experience, strong interpersonal skills, HIPAA awareness, and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel to manage confidential information and deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to handle confidential situations.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel; ability to learn other software.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and related regulations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets account data to facilitate timely claim and payment resolution.
• Posts payments and adjustments using applicable fee schedules and policies.
• Identifies credits, variances and trends to aid resolution.
• Documents all communication in a clear, accurate manner.
• Acts as a Patient Accounting liaison between patients, providers, payers, and Logan Health departments.
• Manages Medicare/Medicaid denials and insurance appeals as applicable.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

This position coordinates and facilitates patient medical billing and collection activities in assigned area(s). Assigned areas may consist of, but may not be limited to; billing, payment posting, collections, payer claims research, customer service, accounts receivable, etc.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred.


• Proficient with basic accounting and ten-key by touch preferred. Prior experience with business mathematical tasks and correspondence preferred.


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.


• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn other software as needed. Proficiency in Excel preferred.


• Possess ability to maintain confidentiality and understand HIPAA guidelines and other applicable federal laws.


• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.


• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.


• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Analyzes and interprets account data to facilitate timely claim and payment resolution as applicable to assigned area(s). Collaborates and/or refers unresolved issues and escalates to appropriate party.


• Posts payments and adjustments utilizing the appropriate fee schedule, policy and/or procedures in accordance with patient statements, remittance advices, insurance carriers, electronic downloads, etc. and as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Identifies credits, variances and trends. Performs appropriate action to facilitate resolution in a timely manner.


• Documents all communication, both written and verbal, in an accurate, clear and factual manner.


• Completes account maintenance review to ensure account information is accurate within billing system.


• Acts as a Patient Accounting liaison between patients, clients, providers, payers, vendors and other Logan Health departments as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Interprets explanation of benefits (EOB) message codes, validates payer processing and identifies potential payment discrepancies as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Effectively manages assigned work in accordance with team expectations, department productivity, and quality standards and as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Provides exceptional customer service to stakeholders for questions and concerns.


• Responsible for all Medicare, Medicaid, and Case Management insurance denials processing as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Responsible for all insurance appeals and works with appropriate stakeholders to ensure completion as applicable to assigned area(s).


• Serves as point of contact for quotes, equipment authorization, etc. as applicable to assigned area(s).


• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift: Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check


• Reference checks


• Drug Screening


• Health and Immunizations Screening


• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.