Patient Account Analyst

About the Role

Coordinate, prepare, and analyze complex accounts receivable and/or financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage appropriate systems for accounts receivable and/or financial reporting.
• Prepare written reports and analyses for leadership highlighting trends and appropriate recommendations/conclusions.
• Serve as an expert resource to leadership in the decision-making process.
• Play an integral role in implementing, managing, and driving change related to area of expertise.
• Liaison with management and staff, documenting reports and analyses, and discussing results, trends, and recommendations.
• Conduct detailed research to identify trends, including a review of specifics in the appropriate accounts receivable and/or financial systems.
• Act as a technical resource to operational management and staff on the appropriate interpretation of accounts receivable and/or financial data.
• Coordinate and mentor staff regarding accounts receivable and financial systems, analyses, reports, and policies/procedures.
• Identify process improvements, including staff education/training, operational workflow modifications, system enhancements, and external payer policy changes, and work with appropriate personnel to implement those improvements.
• Organize and lead high-dollar review meetings.
• Coordinate and manage transplant cases.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of patient accounting experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).