Patient Account Representative

Job Family : Patient Account Representative Travel Required : None Clearance Required : None What You Will Do : The Patient Account Representative - Self-Pay is an extension of a client's business office staff. Representatives are responsible for taking in-coming and out-going calls to patients and insurance companies to resolve patient accounts. All client policies and procedures are followed. Representatives will perform any and all job-related duties as assigned. This position is hybrid, based out of our Mitchell, SD office. Individuals must be able to work an eight hour shift between the hours of 7:00 AM CT - 5:00 PM CT. The qualified individual will be receiving incoming calls and making outbound calls and soft collections.

• Inbound calling emphasis
• Account Review
• EOB knowledge
• Assist patients with policy statuses and insurance verifications
• Customer Service
• Account Updates
• Strong Verbal / Written Communication Skills
• Complete all business-related requests and correspondence from patients.
• 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.

What You Will Need :

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2+ years working within the following sectors: insurance, business, finance or customer service
• Working knowledge can be of the following: healthcare, insurance claims, billing, finance, accounting or customer service-related responsibilities

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• PC skills in a Windows environment - specifically knowledge and utilization of desktop applications like Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g. eCW Systems)
• 1+ year experience working in a Healthcare or Customer Service setting.
• 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

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