Patient Accts Representative

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Manager, Patient Accounts Third Party and Team Leader, the Patient Accounts Representative is responsible for the appropriate billing and collections of receivables for Southcoast Hospitals Group.
• Utilizing various software, including Epic, to process patient accounts.
• Review and analyze billing and denial information.
• Contact insurers, employers, patients and other hospital departments to resolve outstanding accounts.

Requirements

• Education equal to the completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Third party medical billing experience with knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of office experience or billing certification from an accredited school is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Career At Southcoast Health Offers You:
• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

Pay

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $17.22 - USD $28.56 /Hr.

Schedule

Shift: Day shift; 7:00am - 3:30pm