Patient Accts Assoc

Overview

Position:
Patient Accounts Associate

Department: PFS COMM/MCG SUPERVISION

Business Unit:
System Support / UVMC

Shift

Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm

Status:
Full-time/ 80 Hours Per Pay

Primary

Location:

3130 N COUNTY ROAD 25A, TROY, OH

Under the supervision of Patient Financial Services Supervisor, this position will be responsible for billing and collection of third-party claims, posting of billing and collection transactions, and ensuring appropriate self-pay liability on accounts up to and including final disposition of the account balance. All transactions must be completed in compliance with the departmental policies and procedures. This position will be knowledgeable of self-pay and financial assistance policies and will be required to discuss accounts with patients and third parties who are responsible for payment.

This position will be responsible for determining the status for referral of accounts to external legal collections. This position will hold quality customer satisfaction as a top priority. Responsible for ensuring all charges related to clinical trial research activities are billed appropriately (if applicable to job duties).

• Minimum Level of
  
  Education Required:
  
  High School completion / GED
• Preferred educational qualifications:
  Healthcare or Business associate’s degree preferred.

• Minimum Level of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Other experience requirements:
  Must have two years of healthcare billing, collections, or access experience or banking collections experience. Associate’s degree in healthcare or business can be substituted for the two years of experience

• Typing accurately 25 words per minute accurately preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel are required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, including debits and credits required.
• Ability to alphabetize and compare names and numbers required.
• Ability to review work for detailed accuracy and completeness required.
• Basic math skills including percentages required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Detail oriented - pays close attention to detail
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Time Management
• Composure