Emerus Holdings, Inc.
Bilingual Patient Account Specialist – Self-Pay
Emerus Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Bilingual Patient Account Specialist – Self-Pay
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Emerus Holdings, Inc. The purpose of this position is to assist in managing the company's outstanding Self Pay receivables and customer satisfaction as it relates to billing for health services provided.
Essential Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required
2+ years experience in a provider setting (inpatient or outpatient), required
Knowledge of all payors insurance; self-pay after insurance, reimbursements, collections, appeals, claims follow-up and third party billing, required
Experience with medical records or patient accounting systems, required
Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal payment laws, required
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare “explanation of benefits" (EOBs), required
Experience with a 10-key adding machine, required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication, Spanish preferred
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for managing all patient phone calls into the Central Billing Office (CBO)
Provide follow-up to patient voicemails within a 24 hour turnaround time
Provide resolution to all patient inquiries and involve additional team members/supervisors as necessary
Develop payment plans as necessary
Responsible for helping the patient understand the billing process, EOB interpretation, and explanation of eligibility and benefits (may contact payer with patient for further clarification and resolution)
Manage and maintain outstanding patient balances to ensure accurate reporting of company\'s accounts receivable
Utilize on-line/telephonic resources to verify benefits and ensure claims are processed according to the appropriate benefit levels
Submit refund requests as necessary
Work special projects as assigned by Supervisor/Director/CFO
Document all call activity within the patient account
Other Job Functions
Meet position\'s goals and objectives related to accuracy and productivity (e.g. days in AR, cash collections, etc.)
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Bilingual Patient Account Specialist – Self-Pay
role at
Emerus Holdings, Inc. The purpose of this position is to assist in managing the company's outstanding Self Pay receivables and customer satisfaction as it relates to billing for health services provided.
Essential Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required
2+ years experience in a provider setting (inpatient or outpatient), required
Knowledge of all payors insurance; self-pay after insurance, reimbursements, collections, appeals, claims follow-up and third party billing, required
Experience with medical records or patient accounting systems, required
Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal payment laws, required
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare “explanation of benefits" (EOBs), required
Experience with a 10-key adding machine, required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication, Spanish preferred
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for managing all patient phone calls into the Central Billing Office (CBO)
Provide follow-up to patient voicemails within a 24 hour turnaround time
Provide resolution to all patient inquiries and involve additional team members/supervisors as necessary
Develop payment plans as necessary
Responsible for helping the patient understand the billing process, EOB interpretation, and explanation of eligibility and benefits (may contact payer with patient for further clarification and resolution)
Manage and maintain outstanding patient balances to ensure accurate reporting of company\'s accounts receivable
Utilize on-line/telephonic resources to verify benefits and ensure claims are processed according to the appropriate benefit levels
Submit refund requests as necessary
Work special projects as assigned by Supervisor/Director/CFO
Document all call activity within the patient account
Other Job Functions
Meet position\'s goals and objectives related to accuracy and productivity (e.g. days in AR, cash collections, etc.)
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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