Experience with hospital Insurance claims, follow up and denials/resolutions. Responsible for performing billing, A/R follow-up and credit balance resolution activities which result in claim payment.
Patient Account Specialist Senior- Onsite Lake Charles, LA, 70601 Monday-Friday 8 hours Experience with hospital Insurance claims, follow up and denials/resolutions. Responsible for performing billing, A/R follow-up and credit balance resolution activities which result in claim payment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Summary: The Patient Account Specialist Senior is responsible for the accurate and timely billing and collecting of physician services. Responsibilities: Responsible for performing billing, A/R follow-up and credit balance resolution activities which result in claim payment. Identifies trends and their root cause to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the physician revenue cycle. Provide excellent customer service to market personnel, insurance carrier representatives and patients. Document all follow-up efforts in practice management system. Assists with patient education concerning insurance plan. Follows the clients Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the Mission. Maintains established Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of Health's cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to Health Service Guarantee. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; college course work a plus. Ability to operate telephone, computer, copier, fax machine and 10-key calculator by touch
RequirementsThe Patient Account Specialist Senior is responsible for the accurate and timely billing and collecting of physician services. Responsibilities: Responsible for performing billing, A/R follow-up and credit balance resolution activities which result in claim payment. Identifies trends and their root cause to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the physician revenue cycle. Provide excellent customer service to market personnel, insurance carrier representatives and patients. Document all follow-up efforts in practice management system. Assists with patient education concerning insurance plan. Follows the Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the Mission. Maintains established Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of Health's cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to Health Service Guarantee. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; college course work a plus. Ability to operate telephone, computer, copier, fax machine and 10-key calculator by touch.