Patient Account Associate, Full Time, Variable Shift- 8 Hr, Montebello

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Performs medical billing and collection activities for assigned patient accounts.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Healthcare billing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Reviews, corrects and submits claims to payers through application of basic or developing knowledge and experience. Communicates with patients, government agencies and third party payers to gather, process and record information needed for appropriate reimbursement.
• Reviews unpaid accounts, initiates corrective actions to collect the accounts, and follows up to ensure expected result is achieved. Initiates collection action for past due and denied claims. Calculates write-off and debit or credit adjustments.
• Posts insurance and personal payments to the correct account and calculates, verifies and posts contractual adjustments to the correct patient account.
• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality performance expectations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.