Patient Accounts Rep I, Patient Financial Svcs

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union UFCW 3000-Support Services

Evening shift differential $3.00/hour

Night shift differential $5.00/hour

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative to perform resolution-oriented billing and maximize payments for hospital and physician receivables. You will ensure timely billing on assigned accounts in a compliant manner and monitor trends per policies.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of clerical healthcare billing experience and a high school diploma. This full-time role offers day shifts on-site with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months previous clerical experience related to health care insurance billing required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Account Representative is responsible for performing resolution-oriented billing to achieve maximum payment of assigned hospital and physician receivables.
• Completes timely billing on assigned accounts, in a compliant manner.
• Identifies trends and their root causes per OMC policies and procedures.
• Maintains an appropriate level of productivity, as defined by department guidelines.
• Completes comprehensive account management review on paid and unpaid accounts to ensure payment is made, applied and posted correctly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE: 100% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $22.76 - $31.45 UNION: UFCW 3000-Support Services SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On Call Shifts: No Shift Differentials: Evening - $3.00/hour Night- $5.00/hour Weekend - $4.50/hour Premiums: Standby - $3.50/hour Lead - $3.25/hour Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Patient Account Representative is responsible for performing resolution-oriented billing to achieve maximum payment of assigned hospital and physician receivables. Completes timely billing on assigned accounts, in a compliant manner. Identifies trends and their root causes per OMC policies and procedures. Maintains an appropriate level of productivity, as defined by department guidelines. Completes comprehensive account management review on paid and unpaid accounts to ensure payment is made, applied and posted correctly. Monitors and completes all steps necessary to obtain payment and resolution on outstanding balances.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of six months previous clerical experience related to health care insurance billing required.

LICENSE/ CREDENTIALS

None.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs. For more information about our benefits

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