Patient Accounts Representative I -Local Remote

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative I for a local remote role. You will be responsible for handling insurance claims and maintaining patient accounts while ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, relevant billing experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Join our dedicated team in providing exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of medical insurance billing/follow-up experience required.
• Skills in collections and basic computer operation preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with insurance payers on claim resolutions.
• Document actions on patient accounts and process credit balances.
• Maintain professional communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Accounts Representative I - Local Remote

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SUMMARY: Follows up with insurance payers on claim resolution in a timely manner to ensure payment receipt. Documents all actions taken on patient's account within the patient accounting system, following process guidelines and flowcharts. Processes credit balances as assigned. Understands payer contracts, member co-pay, and eligibility requirements. Handles account correspondence professionally. Maintains a courteous and helpful demeanor with patients, visitors, hospital staff, and medical personnel while representing Liberty Hospital.

Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: Minimum one (1) year of medical insurance billing/follow-up experience within the last three (3) years.

Preferred Experience: Recent third-party payor experience, including insurance follow-up in a medical setting; skills in collections, basic computer operation, problem solving, and communication; recent hospital patient accounting experience.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Registration: HBI Certified Patient Financial Services Specialist or equivalent.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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