Patient Accounts Specialist

Under direct supervision, performs all collection functions on account balances within assigned financial classes. Those on the collections/self-pay team will also be required to serve as a representative of GBMC in court for collection of co-pays, deductibles or coinsurances.

Education

• HS or GED

Experience

• One year of administrative experience, 6 months of direct billing or collections experience preferred and 1 year of customer service, preferably in a healthcare or insurance environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of collection procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Skill in written and oral communications
• Skill in performing arithmetic calculations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Normal office work environment
• Those working on the collection/self-pay team will be required to occasionally travel to/from court sites (throughout Maryland) for court assigned appearances.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows-up on patient and insurance balances via telephone contacts, on-line follow-up and appropriate collection letter utilization within assigned timeline and in accordance with assigned work lists.
• Ensures secondary billing on accounts with secondary liability, follows-up on any unpaid balances.
• Processes rejections and inquiries from third party payers.  Provides corrected data and resubmits bills as necessary.
• Ensures late charge billing and proper posting to accounts.
• Responds to patient and third party payor inquiries/complaints regarding patient accounts via telephone, mail and in person.
• Reconciles third party payment vouchers, ensuring proper reimbursement. 
• Identifies and communicates problems, issues and negative trends for third party payers to the team coordinator or supervisor for investigation.
• Those on the collections/self-pay team will also serve as a representative of GBMC in court for collection of co-pays, deductibles or coinsurances.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$16.44 - $24.97

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

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