Patient Account Representative - A/R Follow-up - Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Claims

Patient Account Representative

The Insurance Patient Account Representative is an extension of a client's business office staff. Representatives are responsible for taking in-coming and making out-going calls to patients and insurance companies to resolve account balances. All client policies and procedures are followed. Representatives will perform any and all job-related duties as assigned. This position will be on a hybrid schedule working two days in the Lewisville, TX office and three days from home.

Essential Job Functions

• Account Review
• Appeals & Denials
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Insurance Follow-up
• Customer Service
• Billing
• UB-04 & CMS 1500
• Complete all business-related requests and correspondence from patients and insurance companies.
• Responsible for working on 40-70 Accounts Per Day
• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Assist client and patients in all requested tasks.
• Communicate to Guidehouse management areas of concern or areas of improvement.
• Research and respond to all patient inquiries received by telephone and mail.
• Update patient demographic information and initiate account adjustments.
• Try to resolve account balances to zero prior to accounts being forwarded to an outside agency for collections.

What You Will Need :

• High School Diploma / GED or 3 years of relevant equivalent experience in lieu of Diploma / GED.
• 0-2+ year's experience in office, business, operations, customer service or healthcare field.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Previous experience working in insurance portals
• PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel is essential.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently with minimal supervision

What We Offer :

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
• Benefits include:
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program