What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Rep. - Patient Accounting position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
JOB SUMMARY
- Processes and monitors billing and follow up of claims submitted for payment to insurance payors, governmental payors and state agencies.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 2 - 3 years a structured business environment (Required)
- 2 - 3 years hospital, Physician office or insurance environment (Preferred)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: CPAR certification or must be obtained within two years of employment
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Job Number: 31834
- Location: Phoebe North Campus - Albany
- Address: 2000 Palmyra Road Albany, GA '>2000 Palmyra Road Albany, GA
- Postal Code: 31701
- Shift: Day Shift
- Job Type: Full-time
- Posted Date: 12/10/2024
