Patient Account Specialist - Hire Up Healthcare (Division of Hire Up Staffing)

Hire Up Staffing and Healthcare is seeking a Patient Account Specialist for one of our healthcare clients. This is a 13- week assignment with the possibility of being extended or hired on permanently. 


Schedule:  Days, M-F. 40 Hours/13

Pay: $20

Essential Functions:

• Maintains complete and full knowledge of payer(s) assigned to ensure compliance of specific guidelines and rules.
• Brings any reimbursement or compliance concerns to the attention of the Patient Accounts Manager.
• Utilizes computer systems and/or billing reports to review all patient registrations or admissions for demographic information, appropriate financial class, insurance company and plan, and charges. 
• Audits unbilled reports for potential holdups of patient accounts. Works closely with Medical Records on coding issues, Insurance Verification Clerk on insurance issues and other departments as necessary.
• Completes billing process. Ensures all charges are accurate and appropriate. Payer guidelines will be followed during the billing process.
• Reviews and researches patient account credits and refunds as appropriate to patient and/or payer.
• Receives all correspondence and inquiries related to patient accounts and payer contract for which they are responsible. Answers mail and take appropriate action within specified timeframe.
• Bills any secondary payers, change financial classes accordingly and sends appropriate collection system letter to patient for co-pays and deductibles owed, denied services, amounts applied to deductible, etc. Uses correct CDM code to identify what secondary payer was billed and when.
• Reviews and works aging reports to identify unpaid patient accounts. Follows up with payers for timely reimbursement.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• 1 Year of experience as a Patient Account Specialist and or medical billing education

If interested in applying for this position please visit our website or send resume to Renata at  rsoto@hireuphealthcare.com

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