Patient Account Rep-Diversified Bus-Supplemental/PRN-Remote

Institutional Insurance and reimbursement expert for one or more of the following business lines: outpatient pharmacy, durable medical equipment, skilled nursing facility, home health agency or continuing care retirement center. Performs all aspects of the billing and collection processes for the individual business lines across the enterprise. These processes include service pre-certification, insurance coverage review and personal responsibility determination, communications with patients, claim submissions, denial review, rebilling, appeals, and accounts receivable management. Utilizes skills in problem solving, customer service, and communications (verbal and written) in interactions with patients and internal customers to resolve a variety of account, billing and payment issues for patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technicians and social workers. Interprets, applies and communicates Mayo Clinic policies regarding financial aspects of patient care to assure optimal reimbursement for both the patient and Mayo Clinic.

Associate Degree in finance, business or healthcare related majors and one year experience in medical, pharmacy or durable medical equipment billing and collection activities Or high school diploma/GED with at least 3 years’ experience in medical, pharmacy or durable medical equipment billing and collection activities, or certified pharmacy tech with 2 years of experience.Qualified candidate must possess strong human relations, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills to interact with a variety of customers and personnel, both within and outside the institution. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Candidate should have experience working with Windows based software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet. Keyboarding experience required. Claims management software experience desired. Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred.