Patient Accounts Specialist

Title: Patient Accounts Specialist Employment Type: Full Time Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm City: Moline State: Illinois We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be your best every day. Position Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for communicating with patients regarding payment arrangements, following up on outstanding balances, and responding to questions related to statements and account activity over the phone and in person. You will manage and work a variety of account queues, including self-pay, lien, liability, and bankruptcy accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and proper account handling within the system. Responsibilities also include preparing and sending claims to attorneys and other agencies, running and reconciling monthly reports related to pre-pays and co-pays, and assisting patients with payment plans and financial assistance programs. This position also involves following up on liability determinations, non-sufficient fund checks, and returned mail, including researching and updating patient information as needed, as well as preparing and sending correspondence to patients, attorneys, and insurance companies regarding account status. ORA holds all our staff members accountable for providing high-level service, maintaining patient confidentiality, and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations. Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in billing, collections, or insurance in a medical office is preferred. A successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of customer service principles, be comfortable working in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel), and will have familiarity with insurance payers and medical terminology. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a compassionate and patient-focused approach are essential for success in this role. Benefits: More information about the benefits offered as part of our employment package with ORA Orthopedics is available here: Please note that some benefits are dependent upon the position and employment status held. The pay range displayed for this position represents the pay range for all positions that are classified in this job grade. Individual pay will depend on a wide range of factors such as candidate skills, experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and alignment with company benchmarks. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities' largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider, proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, and more. For more information on our practice, visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr ORA Orthopedics