Patient Account Representative PRN On-site

The ideal candidate will be available for PRN (as needed) work from 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday. THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE, NOT REMOTE.

Hourly Range: $24.00-$27.00 DOE

Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Patient Responsibilities include:

• Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors.
• Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill.
• Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims. Resubmit electronically when available.
• Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly.
• Complete adjustment forms if any adjustments need to be made to an account and attach all supporting documentation.
• Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 30-40 accounts worked per day minimum.
• Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class.
• Report an overview of the week to the BOD and participate in AR meetings.
• Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
• Assist financial counselors as needed.
• Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director/Manager of all benefit eligibility matters that suggest or challenge reimbursement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Three or more years’ prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance verifications required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not applicable