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Patient Accounts Representative- Remote

TeamHealth Knoxville, TN (Remote) Full-Time

TeamHealth is a physician-led, patient-focused company. Founded by doctors, for doctors, our success stems from the ingenuity, dedicated teamwork and integrity of our people. Our non-clinical associates are the ones that make TeamHealth tick. Whether you have your eye on the home office or one of our locations around the country, you can find your place here.

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Under direct supervision, the Patient Account Representative is responsible for processing insurance and patient payments for their assigned states either manually or electronically. The position is responsible for balancing the batches against the daily deposits and maintaining daily production reports. The Patient Account Representative carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, had good attendance and punctuality, and acts in the best interest of TeamHealth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for processing payments for insurance companies and patients for their assigned regions either electronically or manually.

• Responsible for posting payment batches including denials within established timeframe and balancing the batches against daily deposits.

• Maintains knowledge of coordination of benefits requirements and processes.

• Maintains knowledge of insurance rejection/denial processing and appropriately posts information for collection and follow-up activity.

• Functions effectively within a team and participates and contributes constructively to produce results in a cooperative effort.

• Demonstrates ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to the work assigned.

• Process payments and denials within established productivity and quality standards.

• Notify management of payer denial and payment trends, system issues, and workflow issues or enhancement opportunities.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Normally, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for adequate job performance can be obtained through approximately 2+ years’ experience with payment posting within a multi-facility environment and experience with electronic deposit and posting processes.

• Billing experience or graduation of vocational medical billing college helpful.

• Also, demonstrated success working in a team environment focused on meeting organization goals and objectives is necessary.

• Experience with providing visible participation and support of major change initiatives preferred.

• Knowledge of basic math and the ability to perform math functions in units of American currency.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Ability to review documents for accuracy and reasonability.

• Ability to determine priorities.

• Ability to coordinate schedules and information.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Tact and patience when dealing with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the company.

• Commitment to TeamHealth values.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in person and on the telephone, and in writing, with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the company.

• Knowledge of coordination of benefits requirements and processes.

• Knowledge of cash posting regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of insurance rejection/denial processing and appropriately posts information for collection and follow-up activity.

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and follow through without direct supervision.

• Ability to type efficiently and accurately (minimum of 45 words per minute) including 10-key.

• Ability to operate a computer (i.e., Microsoft Office) efficiently and accurately.

• Ability to use the Internet.

• Ability to operate various office machines (i.e., fax, copier).

• Ability to work well in a team environment and be flexible in problem solving environment.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Knoxville, TN (Remote)

Job Type

Health Care

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

09/13/2024

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