Patient Accounts & Eligibility Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a patient financial services clerk to interview and register patients, verify insurance details, and determine welfare eligibility. The role includes discussing balances, arranging payment terms, and posting payments to the general ledger.

Responsibilities include processing third-party documentation, obtaining authorizations, and registering patients for various hospital services using an online system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with basic math and computer coursework.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients and the public.
• Ability to tactfully set payment terms and collect balances.

Responsibilities

• Interview and register patients for Emergency/Trauma, Ambulatory services or clinics.
• Explain and collect third-party insurance information and determine welfare eligibility.
• Discuss balances and arrange payment terms; advise on payment plans and deposits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cash handling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PMAS accounting

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a patient financial services clerk to interview and register patients, verify insurance details, and determine welfare eligibility. The role includes discussing balances, arranging payment terms, and posting payments to the general ledger.

Responsibilities include processing third-party documentation, obtaining authorizations, and registering patients for various hospital services using an online system.