Patient Accounts Rep -- Healthcare Financial Services -- Healthcare Financial Services Building

Job Summary

The rendering of accurate third party billings to organizations responsible for payment of medical services.

Responsibilities

• Bill all inpatient and outpatient accounts assigned by the Unit Billing Supervisor. • Collect and make payment arrangements when applicable for all accounts assigned within ninety (90) days after first notice of delinquency. • Responsible for all refunding on any over payments made by third parties or individuals within assigned area or responsibility. • Substantiate and dispose of all unapplied activity payments in assigned area of responsibility. • Handle all patient and third party inquiries regarding the status of any account within assigned area responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: None

Credentials

No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: Healthcare Financial Services Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston