Overview:
Patient Account Representative
(on-site)
Starting at $17.50 per hour
Why work for Select?
* We are committed to your growth and success!
* Career Advancement opportunities
* Competitive pay, benefits and PTO
* Monday-Friday
* Bonus eligibility
* Eligible for referral bonuses
* Thorough orientation program
What you'll do:
* Investigate and follow up on overdue accounts; document and resolve issues.
* Contact patients, insurers, and attorneys to reduce receivables and meet cash goals.
* Identify and resolve collection challenges; escalate payor concerns when needed.
* Counsel patients on financial options, set payment plans, and process adjustments.
Responsibilities:
* Manage assigned accounts receivable portfolio, focusing on balances 21-45+ days past due to ensure timely claim processing and payment resolution
* Investigate and resolve outstanding balances, identifying reasons for non-payment and initiating appropriate follow-up actions
* Conduct daily outbound calls to insurance companies, patients, and attorneys to obtain claim status, resolve issues, and reduce outstanding receivables and DSO
* Follow up on escalated cases from the CSR team, completing in-depth research, resolving complex issues, and providing callbacks to patients as needed
* Document all account activity (verbal and written communication) and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
* Research accounts and insurance details, gathering information, asking clarifying questions, and ensuring claims are routed to the correct payor
* Respond to inbound inquiries from internal teams in accordance with departmental guidelines
* Identify trends or issues impacting collections and escalate payor concerns to management in a timely manner
* Counsel patients on financial options, establish payment plans, and initiate dunning processes as appropriate
* Process account adjustments, including write-offs and refunds, when applicable
* Recommend accounts for outside collections in alignment with company guidelines
* Maintain and update accurate payor and account information in internal systems
* Meet or exceed productivity and cash collection goals set by management
* Manage correspondence and workload efficiently, ensuring timely follow-up on all accounts
* Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned
* Expect consistent phone-based work, with regular outbound calling and account follow-up required throughout the day
Qualifications:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* High School Diploma or GED
* One year of customer service experience - Retail/Hospitality/Banking/Healthcare
PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS
* One year of experience in an office setting, medical environment preferred
* Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with internet research
* Strong organization skills and the proven experience in the ability to problem solve.
* Adaptable, detail orientation and strong organization skills are preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong interest to develop career path
Working Conditions:
* Office Environment
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