Patient Account Representative Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Patient Account Representative in Lafayette, LA (70508) leads standard collection processes, handles patient concerns, billing issues, and collections. Reviews and adjusts claims, generates billing statements, processes payments, and refunds. Requires knowledge of medical insurance, billing systems, codes, and strong customer service skills. Experience in medical offices preferred. Skills include attention to detail, communication, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Job Description
Patient Account Representative 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Lafayette, LA 70508
Duties:
Responsible for leading the standard collection process Responsible for addressing patients’ concerns regarding their accounts, help with billing issues and collect payment Escalates patient complaints directly to supervisor or manager if unresolved Duties include, but not be limited to review, understand and handling of claims, adjusting accounts, generating billing statements, processing payments and refunds Reviewing accounts if patient request financial hardship. Obtain proof of income as well as documentation to determine if patient qualifies for hardship waivers Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager/Supervisor, and other superiors.
Requirements:
Knowledge of basic medical insurance coverage and/or types such as Commercial, Medicare & Medicaid Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPAA, billing and insurance regulations, medical terminology, insurance benefits. Enough knowledge of policies and procedures to accurately answer questions from internal and external customers. Utilizes initiative; maintains set level of productivity goals with ability to consistently and accurately
Experience:
Medical office or patient accounts preferred
Skills:
Superior customer service skills and phone etiquette Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work as part of a health care team. Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, insurers, colleagues, and staff Basic Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
