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Unity Health

Patient Accounting Rep, FT, Days

Unity Health, Searcy, Arkansas, us, 72149

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Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum 4 years in patient accounting/business office environment, specifically billing and/or collections in the assigned insurance area. Previous UNITY HEALTH experience in the Patient Accounting department is preferred.

Training and Experience: Experience with computers, adding machine and normal office equipment (telephone, fax, copier, voice mail, etc.)

Job Knowledge: Able to communicate clearly and professionally and have excellent interpersonal, verbal communication skills.

Safety Sensitive: NO

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Job Overview The Patient Account Representative position is the entry level of the Patient Financial Services (PFS) Patient Accounting career path. Responsible for accurate, timely and compliant billing analysis and collection facilitation of all assigned accounts. Ensures proper submission and adjudication of all claims submitted to third party carriers/intermediaries and timely response to all inquiries according to UNITY HEALTH policy and procedures.

Core Functions

Government Payer Billing Analysis

Commercial Payer Billing Analysis

Worker’s Compensation Billing Analysis

Automobile Payer Billing Analysis

Government Payer Collections Facilitation

Commercial Payer Collections Facilitation

Worker’s Compensation Collections Facilitation

Automobile Payer Collections Facilitation

Physical Effort Sitting 3-4 hours; standing 3-4 hours; walking 3-4 hours. Moderate lifting of 20-25 pounds, 1-10 times per day. Moderate bending, squatting and kneeling. Frequent fine motor movement with both hands. Manual dexterity to utilize computer. Good visual and hearing discrimination. Moderate lack of control over pace of work and high level of interaction with patients and employees throughout the work day.

Mental Effort

Ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical information

Ability to understand and interpret business, financial, and legal documents

Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from guests

Ability to respond to regulatory agencies, staff and the community at large

Ability to write persuasive correspondence, or develop verbal persuasion

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Self motivation

Ability to prioritize and manage work flow and volumes

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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