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Washington County Hospital and Clinic
Patient Account Representative
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$43,756 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
(include but are not limited to the following)Timely Submission and Posting:
Complete claim submission, payment posting, remittance advice, credits and follow-up activities within established timeframes to maintain healthy revenue cycle performance.Accuracy and Quality Control:
Verify data integrity at each step of the billing and payment process to reduce errors, denials and rework. Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of daily deposits, credits and remittance advice.Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement:
Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and participate in solutions that improve revenue cycle outcomes.Productivity and Performance Monitoring:
Meet or exceed productivity standards while contributing to team goals for quality and timeliness.- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and payers to ensure timely resolution of account balances.
- Resolve coding errors with Health Information Management.
- Research and prepare refunds according to hospital policy.
- Participate in educational programs and in-services when available.
- Display and promote company values.
- Regular attendance in accordance to the WCHC attendance policy.
- Other duties as assigned.