What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Patient Account Representative position at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System?
RiverWoods Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Paitent Account Representative.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three or more years’ prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
- Psychiatric experience preferred.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short Term and Long Disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- FSA and HSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid time off
- Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill.
- Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims. Resubmit electronically when available.
- Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly.
- Complete adjustment forms if any adjustments need to be made to an account and attach all supporting documentation.
- Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 30-40 accounts worked per day minimum.
- Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class.
- Report an overview of the week to the BOD and participate in AR meetings.
- Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
- Assist financial counselors as needed.
- Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director of all benefit eligibility matters that suggest or challenge reimbursement.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three or more years’ prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
- Psychiatric experience preferred.
- Not applicable
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