Patient Accounts Representative – Ambulatory & ER Billing

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking staff to register patients for Emergency/Trauma and Ambulatory services, ensuring accurate data entry and complete insurance information. The role involves collecting payments, arranging payment terms, and assisting with welfare eligibility determinations.

You will process registrations for operating rooms and clinics, coordinate with insurers for authorizations, and document all financial interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with additional math and computer coursework.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to obtain patient information and interact with the public.
• Experience with third-party health insurance claims processing and financial documentation requirements.
• Ability to operate an on-line computer terminal and data-entry system.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for Emergency/Trauma Center or Ambulatory services and enter data into the computer system.
• Verify third-party insurance coverage and discuss welfare eligibility with patients.
• Collect payments and post to the appropriate general ledger accounts; prepare bank deposits.
• Process registrations for PAC Operating Room, clinics, and ancillary areas; coordinate with security and staff as needed.
• Obtain authorizations for treatment and maintain PMAS accounting notes and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PMAS accounting system

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking staff to register patients for Emergency/Trauma and Ambulatory services, ensuring accurate data entry and complete insurance information. The role involves collecting payments, arranging payment terms, and assisting with welfare eligibility determinations.

You will process registrations for operating rooms and clinics, coordinate with insurers for authorizations, and document all financial interactions.