Patient Accounts Director oversees all functions of the inpatient and/or outpatient accounting office. Directs a staff of credit, collection, insurance, and billing personnel. Being a Patient Accounts Director ensures billing deadlines are met. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patient Accounts Director typically reports to top management. The Patient Accounts Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Patient Accounts Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY:
This position may be eligible for remote home work within Central Kentucky after an in office training period of up to six months. Remote work requires the employee to demonstrate position knowledge and aptitude, and requires achievement/maintenance of performance benchmarks.
The Revenue Specialist works directly with patients, coworkers, management, physicians, insurance companies and Business/Corporate companies to resolve account issues, explains payment and billing policies, optimally collects and maintains assigned AR. Communicates effectively and professionally; Researches and efficiently resolves denied/rejected claims; Makes account adjustments and corrections as needed; Generates and analyzes reports; Analyzes expected payment data; Researches and processes insurance refunds; Independently monitors work flow and maintains minimal AR requirements; Supports Patient Billing Services as needed, Provides project and clerical assistance as needed; Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent; good typing skills and mathematical calculation ability; good verbal and written communication skills; good phone etiquette; applicants will preferably have experience in medical billing and claims resolution.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; maneuver equipment; read and understand medical information; negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; ability to perform repetitive motions; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; visual acuity; manual dexterity and motor coordination.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
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