Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$19.32 - $24.13

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Patient Accounts Rep

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Performs billing, follow-up, administrative support, and customer service as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year or greater hospital billing experience required.

Special Training: Working knowledge of Microsoft office.

Usual Workday:8 Hours  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews appropriate documents. Elicits information and follows appropriate federal, state, third party and departmental guidelines to prepare bills to carriers.

• Gathers and communicates information from third party payers and patients to expedite payment on outstanding accounts.

• Stays current with the latest updates for third party, collection, and bad-debt regulations by reading bulletins and other memoranda. Participates in annual training sessions as required.

• Operates computer software efficiently to complete required billing and follow-up tasks.

• Sets goals to resolve any outstanding issues with third party representatives.

• Evaluates, reviews, and analyzes patient accounts to determine if correct third party payments have been received and recorded.

• Prioritizes and updates files and other required documentation in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and procedures.

• Reviews and stays current with assigned Aergo work lists daily.

• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to changing departmental demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include Standing, Walking, Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Sitting

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A IND123

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse