Patient Account Representative

Overview

Department : Patient Accounting

Schedule : Full Time, 40 Hours

Facility : Central Maine Medical Center

Location : 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Reviews all patient charts for accuracy of patient and billing information. Distribution of all billing to appropriate personnel. Reviews and performs follow-up on all authorizations, specialty referrals, and Dr.’s dictated notes. Communicates clearly and efficiently by telephone. Maintains a current knowledge of contracts and state Worker’s Compensation fee schedules. Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.

Qualifications

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

2. Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements

3. 1-2 years of Business office experience preferred

4. Knowledge of medical terminology

5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

7. Analytical and problem-solving skills

8. Customer Services experience required

Employment Status

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