Patient Account Representative 2
Req #: | 163953 |
Department: | |
Job Location: | Other Location |
Job Location Detail: | UW TOWER |
Posting Date: | 08/07/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Continuous |
Salary: | $3,266.00 to $4,365.00 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Our PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES department has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE 2.
This individual will: Edit and/or prepare UB, CMS 1500, ADA and other utilized billing forms via paper or electronic means; Analyze financial information to determine patient ability to pay or qualification for financial assistance; Analyze credit balances in order to determine appropriate action. Positions are also responsible for:
Prepare accounts receivable adjustments; Utilize available resources to obtain eligibility information; Update patient demographic and financial information; Communicate with Medical Centers' staff, patients and payers, as required to obtain or verify billing information or payment; Answer questions, resolve concerns and document specific actions taken on individual accounts in the Epic Hospital Billing and/or Professional Billing systems.
This position is responsible for considering the status of the entire patient account and for exercising judgment to determine appropriate course of action to bring account to resolution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Edit and/or prepare UB, CMS 1500, ADA and other utilized billing forms according to regulatory or payer requirements, to ensure accurate and compliant billing of facility and professional fees.
Analyze and take action on unresolved accounts, including payer denials.
Analyze financial information provided by patients to determine their ability to make payments or qualify for financial assistance in accordance with the Medical Centers' Financial Assistance Policy. This may include setting up appropriate payment plans.
Analyze credit balance accounts to determine and take appropriate action.
Ability to meet deadlines and departmental quality and performance standards.
Prepare Accounts Receivable adjustments.
Utilize available resources to obtain eligibility information.
Update patient demographic, financial and payer information in applicable systems.
Communicate with Medical Centers' staff, patients and/or third party payers as required to obtain or verify billing information, payment, and answer questions or resolve concerns.
Review the status of the entire patient account and exercise judgment to determine appropriate course of action for resolution.
May skip trace return mail accounts.
May analyze bankrupt or deceased patient accounts.
May maintain spreadsheets and write original correspondence using Microsoft Excel and Word.
May evaluate patient accounts for accurate reimbursement based on payer contracts.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in patient accounting, customer service, or a related office environment
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
DESIRED:
Knowledge of UB, CMS 1500, ADA and other utilized billing forms and payer requirements.
Knowledge of Epic Hospital Billing and/or Professional Billing, and registration systems.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.