Account Specialist

Job Overview:


This position’s principal purpose is to expedite positive cash flow, maximize reimbursement, and reduce/eliminate financial loss to department customers by efficient billing, follow-up and collections of patient accounts. Duties include: Submit charge information into appropriate system; Post payments; Follow-up on patient account balances including insurance/patient financial balances; Process the specified number of accounts on a daily basis based on customer specialty and unique billing requirements; Contact payers regarding payment; Resolve incorrect payment issues and ensure balances after insurance payments are correct, including entry of corrections into systems; Reconcile monthly reports; Demonstrate quality customer service to internal/external customers.


Job Requirements:


High School Degree

Specialized knowledge in Medicaid/Medicare billing, and other payer sources

3-4 years experience in a related field


Job Responsibilities:


Other job-related information:


Working Conditions:


Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Rarely

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Rarely

Sitting - Consistently

Standing - Rarely

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently


TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 


Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community