Patient Accounts Director jobs in Tennessee

Patient Accounts Director oversees all functions of the inpatient and/or outpatient accounting office. Directs a staff of credit, collection, insurance, and billing personnel. Being a Patient Accounts Director ensures billing deadlines are met. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patient Accounts Director typically reports to top management. The Patient Accounts Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Patient Accounts Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST 1
  • State of Tennessee
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Hamilton County
    Last Day to Apply: Apr 22 , 2024
    Business Unit: Fiscal Services / Audit
    Job Family: Mental Health
    Job Opening ID: 57053


    Job Information

    Opening Date/Time
    04/16/2024 12:00AM Central Time

    Closing Date/Time
    04/22/2024 11:59PM Central Time

    Salary (Monthly)
    $2,517.00 - $3,775.00

    Salary (Annually)
    $30,204.00 - $45,300.00

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    City, State Location
    Chattanooga, TN

    Department
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

    State of Tennessee Job Information


    LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible full-time clerical, sub professional accounting or collections work.
    Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
    Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional coursework at an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

    Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

    Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

    Summary

    Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for specialized clerical and sub professional accounting and collections work of average difficulty involving interviewing patients and other financially responsible individuals to determine methods of securing payment of hospital bills; and performs related work as required.

    Distinguishing Features: This is the entry-working class in the Patient Accounts Specialist sub-series. An employee in this class interviews patients and/or financially responsible individuals obtains information on patients' financial status and establishes payment schedules based on patients' ability to pay. This class differs from that of Patient Accounts Specialist 2 in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for working under general supervision and act in a lead capacity.

    Responsibilities

    Getting Information:
    • Interviews patients and/or other individuals responsible for payment of patient accounts to obtain information on financial status.
    • Researches various databases (e.g., EMDEON, Citrix, Safety Net) to obtain financial information on patients and/or other individuals responsible for payment of patient accounts.
    Assisting and Caring for Others:
    • Assists patients by completing applications for benefits, collecting necessary supporting documents, and maintaining contact with agency officials during the eligibility determination process.
    • Refers patients qualifying for governmental medical insurance or financial assistance programs (e.g., Medicare, Tenncare, Safety Net, social security and veteran's benefits) to the appropriate agency.
    Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
    • Communicates with patient guardians, attorneys, bank trust officers and other individuals via written correspondence/email, telephone, and personal visit to obtain additional information on a patient's financial status, clarify information on patient accounts, and/or resolve any problems concerning payment of patient accounts.
    Processing Information:
    • Posts account information into patient billing system and makes credit and debit adjustments as needed.
    • Prepares billing statements for self-pay accounts to notify responsible party of payment due.
    • Runs a reconciliation report to make sure remittance advice document and information entered into patient billing system are in balance.
    Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
    • May evaluate patient's financial status and determine the amount of payment due based on each individual's ability to pay.
    Documenting/Recording Information:
    • Prepares and maintains a variety of routine records and reports such as statistical documentation, patient account records, ledgers and billing statements.
    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
    • Explains and interprets hospital billing and collection policies and procedures to patients, financially responsible individuals, attorneys and others.
    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
    • Provides information about patient accounts to supervisors or other staff by telephone, email or other written form, or in person.
    Interacting With Computers:
    • Enters and retrieves information in various databases using a desk-top computer and printer.
    Performing Administrative Activities:
    • Maintains hard copy patient records of financial related data.
    Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:
    • Performs minor maintenance on office equipment (e.g., printers and copiers) by changing toner, correcting paper jams, or other minor maintenance tasks.

    Competencies

    Competencies:
    • Problem Solving
    • Interpersonal Savvy
    • Integrity and Trust
    • Understanding Others
    • Decision Quality
    • Dealing with Ambiguity
    • Learning on the Fly
    • Conflict Management
    Knowledge:
    • Basic knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology
    • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices and reporting of financial data
    • Basic knowledge of laws, government regulations, agency rules and procedures relative to patient accounts and financial status
    Skills:
    • Basic skills in using mathematics to solve problems
    • Basic time management skills
    • Active listening skills
    • Critical thinking skills
    • Basic reading comprehension skills
    • Basic skills in communicating effectively in writing
    • Active learning skills
    • Basic monitoring skills
    • Basic skills in speaking to convey information effectively
    • Basic negotiation skills
    • Learning strategies skills
    Abilities:
    • Basic information ordering abilities
    • Basic mathematical reasoning abilities
    • Basic number facility abilities
    • Finger dexterity
    • Basic oral expression abilities
    • Ability to see details at close range
    • Speech clarity
    • Basic oral comprehension abilities
    • Basic written comprehension abilities
    • Basic written expression abilities

    Tools & Equipment

    • Personal Computer
    • Telephone
    • Printer
    • Fax Machine

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PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST 1
  • State of Tennessee
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Hamilton County Last Day to Apply: Apr 22 , 2024 Business Unit: Fiscal Services / Audit Job Family: Mental Health Job Opening ID: 57053 Job Information Opening Date/Time 04/16/2024 12:00AM C...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Patient Accounts Specialist 1
  • Capleo Global
  • Nashville, TN CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Patients Clerk/Patients Representative Location: Nashville, TN 37203 (100% Remote) Duration: 8 Months Contract (with a possible extension) Job Description: The Patient Accounts Specialist p...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Patient Accounts Clerk
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Documentation Specialist is responsible for maintaining all outgoing and incoming mail by opening, sorting, and distributing daily. This individual is responsible for identifying...
  • 11 Days Ago

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PATIENT ACCOUNTS REP
  • UHS
  • BRENTWOOD, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities CCS (a UHS company) One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Patient Accounts Specialist 1
  • Integrated Resources, Inc
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • The Patient Accounts Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of Medicaid redetermination processes. This position involves making target outreach to pregnant and...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director Accounting - International Operations
  • Christus Health
  • Irving, TX
  • Description Summary: Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing accounting policies and operations of ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Account Director/ Account Director - Medical Communications - California, Remote
  • People With Chemistry
  • Roswell, GA
  • Job Title: Associate Account Director/Account Director Location: PST REMOTE Meet the Client: Our client is a full-servic...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Director
  • Data Society
  • Washington, DC
  • We Are: Data Society provides the highest quality, instructor-led, industry-tailored data and AI training programs for F...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Director
  • Tag
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • JOB QUALIFICATIONS •Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field. A combination or work experience and education can ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Director
  • Hca Healthcare Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • DescriptionThis position is incentive eligible.WORK FROM HOME - MONTHLY TRAVEL REQUIRED IntroductionAre you looking for ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Director
  • Industrial Strength Marketing (INDUSTRIAL)
  • Nashville, TN
  • We pride ourselves on being a distinguished agency in the heart of Nashville, celebrated for our innovative approach to ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Director
  • IWCO Direct LLC
  • Chanhassen, MN
  • Job Description Job Description At IWCO, we spend our days in the relentless pursuit of better ideas, better creativity ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director | Accounting
  • Allstate Sales Group, Inc.
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • The Director | Accounting at ASG is responsible for the supervision of managers and the business oversight of an assigne...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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