Patient Accounts Representative jobs in Tennessee

Patient Accounts Representative organizes inpatient and outpatient claims for electronic or hard copy mail and forwards to appropriate third party payers. Reviews claims to make sure that payer specific billing requirements are met, follows-up on billing, determines and applies appropriate adjustments, answers inquiries, and updates accounts as necessary. Being a Patient Accounts Representative requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Accounts Representative works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Patient Accounts Representative typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Accounts Representative
  • TeamHealth
  • Louisville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Snapshot

    • Employee Type:
      Full-Time
    • Location:
      Louisville, TN
    • Job Type:
      Health Care
    • Experience:
      Not Specified
    • Date Posted:
      20/3/2024

    Job Description

    Join a team of dynamic, results oriented professionals!

    Named among “The World’s Most Admired Companies" by Fortune Magazine
    Named among "America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies" by Forbes magazine
    Named among “Great Places to Work" by Becker’s Hospital Review

    • Career Growth Opportunities
    • Benefit Eligibility (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) the first of the month following 30 days of employment
    • 401K program (Discretionary matching funds available)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Referral Program
    • Dental plans & Vision plans
    • GENEROUS Personal time off
    • Eight Paid Holidays per year
    • Quarterly incentive plans
    • Employee of the month awards with monetary gift and parking space
    • Training Programs
    • Fitness Center with personal trainer on site
    • Wellness programs
    • Flexible work schedule


    JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

    Patient Accounts Representative is responsible for processing insurance and patient payments for their assigned regions either manually or electronically. The position is responsible for balancing batches against daily deposits and maintaining daily production reports.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Processing payments for insurance companies and patients either electronically or manually within established timeframe.
    • Posting payment batches including denials within established timeframe and balancing batches against daily deposits.
    • Provide supporting documentation for each payment transaction through submission of the daily control number report and daily production log for all batches (manual and electronic).
    • Maintains knowledge of all policy and procedures.
    • Participates in unit progress meetings.
    • Turns to Supervisor for unusual circumstances.
    • Performs any and all duties as directed by management.


    Job Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • 6 months previous medical billing experience preferred
    • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
    • Excellent follow-up skills
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Ability to work in fast paced environment
    • Computer literate


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • None


    PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

    • Job performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting
    • Occasional standing/bending
    • Occasional lifting/carrying (20lbs or less)
    • Moderate stress
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Prolonged work on a PC/computer
    • Prolonged telephone work


    This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.


    DISCLAIMER:

    Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.


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  • 26 Days Ago

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Patient Accounts Representative - Biller (Dover Clinic) (PT, Days)
  • 1553-Tennova Healthcare Clarksville
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • The patient account representative position answers incoming calls from patients and clinics; researches patient concerns and takes appropriate action; updates patient information as needed; works ret...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Freelance Side Jobs - Customer Service Representative
  • Customer Service Representative - Fud
  • Memphis, TN OTHER
  • Fud, the World's First Social Hustling Community, is seeking a Freelance Side Jobs - Customer Service Representative to join our community. As an expert and mentor in our community, you will play a vi...
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PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST 1
  • State of Tennessee
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Hamilton County Last Day to Apply: Apr 22 , 2024 Business Unit: Fiscal Services / Audit Job Family: Mental Health Job Opening ID: 57053 Job Information Opening Date/Time 04/16/2024 12:00AM C...
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Patient Accounts Specialist 1
  • Capleo Global
  • Nashville, TN CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Patients Clerk/Patients Representative Location: Nashville, TN 37203 (100% Remote) Duration: 8 Months Contract (with a possible extension) Job Description: The Patient Accounts Specialist p...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Patient Accounts Clerk
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Documentation Specialist is responsible for maintaining all outgoing and incoming mail by opening, sorting, and distributing daily. This individual is responsible for identifying...
  • 4 Days Ago

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Patient Accounts Representative jobs
$37,074 to $45,457

Patient Accounts Representative in Newark, NJ
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
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Patient Accounts Representative in Atlantic City, NJ
If you're comfortable talking on the phone, using computer systems and negotiating, working as a patient accounting representative may be a good entry point into the medical field.
December 07, 2019
Patient Accounts Representative in Lansing, MI
Additionally, the representative might also arrange and file patient reports and payment accounts.
December 17, 2019
Certified Patient Account Representatives work at variety of environments such as public and private hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, outpatient medical facilities, specialty medical centers, rehabilitation centers, insurance carriers etc.
February 12, 2020