What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Representative, Corporate Office (Clarks Summit) position at Allied Services?
Brief Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Patient Account Representative is responsible for the coordination of all necessary billing documents and the processing of third-party payor bills.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent is required.
Bookkeeping and accounting courses preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year in health care business office setting required.
Experience In Hospital/medical Billing Preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to perform detailed work, and to do mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately required.
Must be able to demonstrate proficient personal computer skills.
Ability to type 40 WPM accurately required.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management, staff, patients, and outside agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary Work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move articles such as files.
Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.
May produce visual fatigue.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
No unusual accident or health hazards inherent in position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a well-lit office environment.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Patient Account Representative is responsible for the coordination of all necessary billing documents and the processing of third-party payor bills.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent is required.
Bookkeeping and accounting courses preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year in health care business office setting required.
Experience In Hospital/medical Billing Preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to perform detailed work, and to do mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately required.
Must be able to demonstrate proficient personal computer skills.
Ability to type 40 WPM accurately required.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management, staff, patients, and outside agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary Work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move articles such as files.
Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.
May produce visual fatigue.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
No unusual accident or health hazards inherent in position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a well-lit office environment.
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