Patient Accounts Representative jobs in Arkansas

Patient Accounts Representative organizes inpatient and outpatient claims for electronic or hard copy mail and forwards to appropriate third party payers. Reviews claims to make sure that payer specific billing requirements are met, follows-up on billing, determines and applies appropriate adjustments, answers inquiries, and updates accounts as necessary. Being a Patient Accounts Representative requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Accounts Representative works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Patient Accounts Representative typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Accounts Representative
  • LifeNet, Inc.
  • Texarkana, AR FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY

    The Patient Accounts Representative is responsible for providing support to the billing department manager. The position’s goal is to maximize cash inflows through billing and collecting for the services the company provides, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The position will be responsible for all insurance follow-up activities with payors in a courteous and timely manner.

    Representatives will process patient accounts to third parties and resolve accounts to a zero balance. Expertise in all third-party billing and contracted payment agreements. The account representative is required to have good writing skills and ensure proper account documentation. Verbal communication required for relaying issues/concerns with problem accounts to supervisor and mangers.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Verification of financial responsibility to accurately bill the correct party. · Accumulating additional information as necessary to substantiate the medical necessity of the transport. · Data entry into the computer system. · Printing, auditing, and disbursement of paper and electronic bills and claims. · Follow up calls and letters to insurers, individuals, and third-party payers to ensure timely remittance of their obligations. · Coordinating payment plans with patients and their representatives for the non-covered, or self-insured portion of their charges. · Appealing denied claims with additional documentation of medical necessity. · Documentation of process into the patient account computer record. · Maintenance of the patient medical and billing records. · Maintenance of files relating to correspondence. · Responsible for the resubmission of primary, secondary, and tertiary claims per respective regulations and policies. · Reports productivity results daily to the department supervisor. · Works minimum standard number of accounts per payer per day. · Meets or exceeds collection goals by payer each month. · Works all assigned accounts at least once every 15 or 30 days, depending on balance. · Participates in educational activities and attends department staff meetings. · Maintains confidentiality: adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. · Assistance with incoming calls, subscription program, and the general operations of the business office including on-site customer service for billing activities. · Other duties as deemed necessary.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education and Experience:

    High School Education required. Three to Five years’ experience in medical office billing preferred. One-year EMS Billing experience preferred. ICD-10 Coding experience helpful. Experience with Medicare part B, Medicaid, Commercial insurance, and Fair Debt Collection Law helpful. Familiarity with medical terminology helpful. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel helpful.

    Skills and Proficiencies

    Effective knowledge of EMS desired. Accurate typing at least 30 wpm. Proficient in oral and written communications, especially telephone. Highly proficient in the use of computers generally. Must be able to learn and understand patient accounting policies and procedures and how the Accounts Receivable computer system works. Must be able to use a computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, printer, scanner, postage meter, and other office tools efficiently to meet performance goals. Dependable in both production and attendance.

    Certifications: None required

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasionally: Walking outside, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, balancing, carrying, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, sitting, flexibility, driving car.

    Frequently: Touching, typing, climbing, multiple physical activities performed at the same time.

    Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, walking inside, seeing.

    WORKING CONDITIONS: Constantly: Works alone, with others, around others, face-to-face and verbal contact with others, extended day, inside.

    MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Constantly: Simple reading and writing, complex reading and writing, clerical, memorization, analyzing, perception/computation, problem solving, simple math skills, judgement, reasoning, decision making.

    EQUIPMENT USED Constantly: Telephone recording equipment, facsimile, computer/typewriter, keyboard, telephone, copy machine, stapler, 3-hole punch, stamping, sharpener.

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • At CalArk, we respect what you have to offer. Our industry-leading wages and benefits ensure you always feel appreciated for what you individually bring to our team. Your talent has a home with us.
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Patient Accounts Rep
  • Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
  • Paragould, AR FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Title: Patient Accounts Rep Branch: Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Department: Business Office Level: Entry Type: Employee Employment Status: Full Time Wage Type: Hourly, Posted: 27-Jun-23...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Intake Coordinator - Patient Accounts
  • Alleviant Health Centers
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • Alleviant is the largest full-service, multi-site outpatient psychiatry practice in Arkansas. In fact, we will see more than 70,000 Arkansans this year. We have become the primary referral source for ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Teller / New Accounts Representative
  • Bank of 1889
  • Elkins, AR FULL_TIME
  • Teller / New Accounts Representative Apply Now Description/Job Summary Purpose: To provide exceptional service to bank customers in a positive and upbeat manner. To handles transactions in a professio...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Billing & Accounts Receivable Representative
  • KAGOME INC
  • Osceola, AR FULL_TIME
  • JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Responsible for customer invoice billing and credits; creates sales orders and miscellaneous invoices as necessary for products, services and/or other items as requested. Work ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Patient Account Representative
  • Riverhills Neuroscience
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • About Us: For over two decades, Riverhills Neuroscience has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional neuroscience care. ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Account Representative
  • Grady Health System
  • Atlanta, GA
  • The Patient Account Representative will be responsible for related revenue cycle management tasks for the purpose of acc...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Acadia Healthcare - 2520 Troy Drive [Medical Office Assistant / Scheduler] As a Patient Account Representative at Acadia...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Account Representative
  • YASMESOFT INC
  • Irving, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Must have experience working on UB-04 Claims for Hospital/Facility. Experience required ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Accounts Representative
  • Androscoggin Valley Hospital - PATIENT FINANCIAL SVCS
  • Whitefield, NH
  • This position can be located in Whitefield,NH or Berlin, NH The Patient Accounts Representative is responsible for initi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Accounts Representative
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Accounts Representative
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Account Representative
  • in2itive Business Solutions
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Job Description Job Description in2ititve Business Solutions is proud to offer world class revenue cycle services to hea...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Arkansas (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/ AR-kən-saw)[c] is a state in the southern region of the United States, home to over 3 million people as of 2018. Its name is of Siouan derivation from the language of the Osage denoting their related kin, the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. Arkansas is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd...
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Income Estimation for Patient Accounts Representative jobs
$36,503 to $44,751

Patient Accounts Representative in Newark, NJ
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
February 22, 2020
Patient Accounts Representative in Atlantic City, NJ
If you're comfortable talking on the phone, using computer systems and negotiating, working as a patient accounting representative may be a good entry point into the medical field.
December 07, 2019
Patient Accounts Representative in Lansing, MI
Additionally, the representative might also arrange and file patient reports and payment accounts.
December 17, 2019
Certified Patient Account Representatives work at variety of environments such as public and private hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, outpatient medical facilities, specialty medical centers, rehabilitation centers, insurance carriers etc.
February 12, 2020