Patient Accounts Specialist

Avera Health; North Dakota; Hybride; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO day 1

5% employer matching retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Résumé du poste

Avera Health is seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our medical group. Focused on follow-up of patient accounts, you will contact insurance companies, review unpaid or denied claims, and assist with rebills and secondary submissions.

You will collaborate with internal teams, maintain confidentiality, and support on-site facility needs as directed by leadership. A 1–3 year background and an associate or technical degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of patient accounts in a medical group.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail required.

Responsabilités

• Follow-up on accounts receivable by contacting insurance companies.
• Review unpaid/overpaid/denied claims and assist with denials appeals.
• Identify need to rebill claims and submit secondary claims not auto-generated.
• Assist with patient responsibility follow-up as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and support on-site facility needs as directed by leadership.

Connaissances

Accounts receivable

Insurance coordination

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate's or technical degree

Description du poste

Location:Avera St Luke's Physicians PlazaWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $25.50Position HighlightsOpportunity to work remote in the following states: South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and North DakotaYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for having a high level of knowledge of the Avera Medical Group patient accounts responsibilities for the Avera Medical Group Clinics. They are responsible for complete follow-up of patient accounts, working closely with insurance companies and internal team members to resolve account issues.What you will doResponsible for follow-up on accounts receivable by contacting insurance companies.Closely follows the appropriate procedures and practices.Responsible for account review and follow up of unpaid, overpaid/over adjusted and denied claims.Reviews, analyzes, and appeals denials received relative to claims processing issues with insurance payers.Communicates with internal and external customers involved in the claims resolution process to ensure timely claims processing.) Identifies the need to rebill claims through account review and completes claim refiling as well as submits secondary claims not auto- generated through the system.Assist with patient responsibility follow-up as needed.Responsible for being available to answer direct patient inquiries.Support any on site facility needs as determined by leadership.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Associate's or technical degree.1-3 years of related experience.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].