Patient Accounts Specialist I - Physicians' Billing

Overview

An established healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Patient Accounts Specialist (Level I) to join their team remotely. This role requires a minimum of two years of experience in hospital or physician patient accounts and collections within medical billing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable follow-up and collection procedures to obtain timely reimbursement from third-party carriers and other payment sources on insurance invoice balances of $3,000 or more.
• Manage collection activities for assigned divisions, third-party carriers, and individual providers.
• Maintain contact with third-party carriers and communicate billing and reimbursement changes to management promptly.
• Assist in evaluating accounts receivable and participate in developing collection strategies to reduce outstanding balances.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Consideration given to an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of collection experience in medical billing operations required.
• Experience and proficiency with automated billing systems such as GE IDX and ETM preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ICD9/10 and CPT4 coding as it relates to third-party carrier reimbursement.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local legal and regulatory provisions related to collection activities.
• Familiarity with third-party carrier operating procedures and reimbursement methods.
• Proven ability to define problems, collect data, and interpret billing information.
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness and prepare records according to detailed instructions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to ensure accurate completion of daily quota-driven processing.
• Proficiency in computer and calculator use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.70 to $32.72.
• Full benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Remote work capability.

Location

• Remote work from home.
• Serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. area.