Patient Account Specialist

Patient Account Specialist

Mountain Region Support, Centennial, Colorado, Remote

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $20.96 - $32.49 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Account Specialist, you will process account payments, update insurance and demographic information, research payments, rebill insurance, and work with other departments to resolve issues, including adjustments and insurance follow-up.

Every day you will meticulously manage patient accounts, ensuring accurate billing and payment processing, and collaborate with various internal departments to achieve timely and effective resolution of all account-related concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in account processing, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments to resolve complex patient account issues.

• Answers all incoming calls to the billing office from patients to resolve account issues.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills to explain bills and recoup payments from patients.
• Researches outstanding accounts and partners with peers to ensure accuracy of bills and timely resolution of issues.

This position has the ability to work remote 100% for Colorado residents; however will have to go on-site (Mineral campus in Centennial Co.) for in person meetings and or if experiencing Internet or computer issues.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• One (1) year healthcare experience

Preferred

• Billing experience
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance billing and followup practices

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.