Patient Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Patient Accounting Associate

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Business Office Manager

Responsible for: No other employees

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital departments, Medical

Staff, patients, and visitors.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for registrations and accepting/posting of patient payments. Assists the

collection clerk with payment plans, approving statements, and filing secondary

Medicaid claims.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Previous Business Office experience in a hospital setting preferred, including computer proficiency.

Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience in credit and collections desirable. Bookkeeping experience helpful.

Req. Cert./

Registration: None required

JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. File Medicaid claims

1. Complete registration including scanning of insurance cards and ensuring all information is correct.

1. Approves patients statements.

1. Logging and posting of daily patient payments.

1. Visit with patient(s) regarding the Sponsored Care program.

1. Setting up payment plans, discuss inquiries on patient bills.

1. Responsible for assisting the collection clerk with year end audit of maximum allowable write-offs.

1. Assists the collection clerk with receiving and maintaining the files of delinquent accounts and place accounts with collection agency.

1. Attend required meetings.

1. Any other duties required by the Business Office Manager/Supervisor.