Patient Financial Services Analyst

SEARHC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Patient Financial Services Analyst to identify trends and improve AR by analyzing charge validation and denials. The role performs patient accounting tasks including insurance and self-pay billing, remit analysis, and cash posting within a non-profit health system serving Southeast Alaska.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least two years in healthcare billing, with knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, revenue codes, and payer policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience in a healthcare billing office.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare billing office – required.
• Knowledge of hospital/clinic billing and collections.
• Payor remittances and knowledge of CPT’s, HCPCS, and Revenue Codes.
• Major insurance companies' billing policies to ensure compliance.
• Reconciling and balancing of payments received against account receivables.
• Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, analyzes, and reconciles billing errors or omissions.
• Ensures proper charge capture, billing, and adjudication of claims per guidelines.
• Monitors Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) to minimize open AR.
• Escalates themes for payer relation bulk resolution.
• Supports data extraction and analysis for process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in healthcare billing)

Job description

## Patient Financial Services AnalystApply: REMOTE - AK: REMOTE-USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR102709Pay Range:The purpose of this position is to identify trends that will improve the overall AR by completing analysis of charge validation and denials resolution. The Patient Financial Services Analyst will also perform a variety of patient accounting functions including insurance and self-pay billing, remit analysis and cash posting, accounts receivable management, and claims follow-up.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.**Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job*** Identifies, analyzes, and reconciles billing errors or omissions.* Ensures proper charge capture, billing, and adjudication of claims in accordance with federal, state and private billing guidelines.* Monitors Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) to determine necessary actions required to minimize the volume and value of accounts being held.* Responsible for analyzing and escalating themes for payer relation bulk resolution.* Obtains and compares data from multiple sources and reviews for discrepancies using various applications.* Supports the Patient Financial Services department with performing complex process and system analysis.* Provides guidance, communicates, and serves as subject matter expert for assigned service line related to the billing and collections process.* Assists with special projects as assigned by Revenue Cycle Leaders.* Other duties as assigned.**Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience in a healthcare billing office.**Experience Required*** Two years of experience in a healthcare billing office – required**Knowledge of*** Hospital/clinic billing and collections.* Payor remittances and knowledge of CPT’s, HCPCS, and Revenue Codes.* Major insurance companies' billing policies to ensure compliance.* Reconciling and balancing of payments received against account receivables.* Medical terminology.**Skills in*** Critical thinking skills (analyzing, problem-solving, troubleshooting)* Organizational skills* Oral and written communication skills**Ability to*** Collaborate within cross-functional teams.* Complete data entry for a lengthy amount of time* Work on different projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced setting with overlapping commitments and deadlines**Required Certifications**:*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*