What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Financial Specialist position at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center?
About the Job:
The Patient Financial Specialist is responsible for promoting good customer service while processing and following through on insurance claims, posting and billing accounts receivable, and cashiering.
Job Duties:
- Analyzes billings and submits notices of admission to third party payors.
- Demonstrates accuracy in carrying out the billing function.
- Completes and sends in claim forms for payment and statement charges, per instructions from third party payors.
- Determines schedules of benefits for patients when requested.
- Receives and files approvals for payment and mails statements for balance of charges, if applicable, to patients.
- Follows up on delayed claims.
- Accepts payments through the mail and over the counter, and posts checks received.
- Balances daily receipts and proves cash.
- Creates a daily cash sheet.
- Prepares bank deposit.
Requirements:
- Completion of a two-year post high school degree in office support services or equivalent job experience.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Must be able to key accurately at a minimum of 40 wpm.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and able to learn electronic billing software within 60 days of hire.
- Must be able to be flexible in work schedule.
- Must be able to work with many interruptions.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective customer service skills and to remain calm and levelheaded in stressful situations.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to effectively explain bills, insurance issues, etc. to patients.
- Experience working in an area of finance such as accounts receivable, patient billing, or insurance claims processing preferred.
- Must be able to understand medical terminology and insurance laws/guidelines.
Benefits and Salary:
Commensurate with position and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, sick time, EAP, wellness benefits, etc.
About Us:
AMC is a regional medical center that serves patients from 7 counties in northwest Wisconsin and Gogebic County in Michigan. We have more than 70 full-time physicians and specialists on-staff and over 600 employees who are dedicated to providing quality care. Our charming city of Ashland, WI is located on the shores of Lake Superior near Bayfield and the 21 Apostle Islands, and boasts a strong community, historic charm, modern conveniences and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Our passion and driving force is to see the people of our community live healthy, productive lives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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