Are you looking for a position where you can combine your accounting, data entry, case management, and healthcare experience? Perhaps this is the job for you! Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the *Patient Accounts Representative* is the primary individual responsible for timely and accurately communicating with payers to resolve claims and collect revenues billed. Functions relating to patient accounts include maintaining accurate and current accounts receivable, timely follow-up and collections, effective communication with third party payers, patients and internal personnel associated with pre-certification, re- certification, medical records and clinical services staff in collecting and/or resolving accounts receivable issues. The successful candidate will serve as a contact relating to financial and insurance reimbursement/patient responsibility counseling as it relates to resolution/compliance on accounts, assist in posting/reconciling payments as needed, analyze explanations of benefits (EOB’s)/remittance advices (RA’s) and denials from third party payers for corrections/reimbursement accuracy and/or errors/changes.

*Minimum Qualifications/Equivalents*

*Education:*
* Certification in medical or business-related field or equivalent combination of post-high school education and work experience.

*Experience:*
* Minimum one (1) year experience in the healthcare field required.
* One (1) year of experience in healthcare Accounts Receivable management preferred.

*Skills/Competencies:*
* Typing and data entry at a minimum of 40 wpm.
* Exposure/experience with word processing software.
* Legible handwriting.
* Knowledge of healthcare environment.
* Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests.
* Ability to disseminate and relay medical terms, conditions, and processes according to protocol.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Siskin recognizes the major importance of employees’ health and the responsibility of maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all employees, volunteers, patients and visitors. Therefore, all individuals who are offered a position with Siskin are screened for *illegal drug, and/or alcohol *as part of the post-offer health screening. Individuals whose post-offer health screening results are verified positive for illegal drugs, and/or alcohol use, and/or whose reference and/or background checks are verified unsatisfactory, will be disqualified from employment, their job offer will be withdrawn, and they may be disqualified from applying for employment for one (1) year from the date of the post-offer health screening.

The Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan of Siskin Hospital is designed to help create and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion. Overall, creating the best experience for our patients and our employees. *Caring People, Changing Lives.*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* What is your minimum pay expectation?

Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
* Healthcare billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person