Patient Account Representative

Job Title

Patient Accounting

Job Description

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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

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

Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements

1-2 years of Business office experience preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective written and verbal communication skills

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

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Customer Services experience required

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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