Patient Account Analyst - Per Diem

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This role begins with at least 6 months of onsite training. After training, employees may transition to a hybrid schedule, working onsite one day per week. Summary: The Patient Account Analyst processes payments to facilitate even cash flow for the organization. Responsibilities Promptly and accurately processes payments to facilitate even cash flow for the organization. Reviews all accounts on the assigned portion of Accounts Receivable via the Aged Trial Balance and batches. Appropriately posts or refunds accounts to bring accounts to a zero-balance status. Resolves minor problems, answers questions, and uses good judgment to ensure that patient care is not compromised. Proactively responds to problems relative to system procedure errors, i.e. coding, registration, charging, posting, authorization issues. Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly monthly reports to ensure timely filing. Audits payments, allowances, rejected claims to identify and resolve claims/EOP/EOB revenue cycle issues. Qualifications Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a healthcare or finance/accounting office. Proficient written and verbal communication. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding. Experience working in or with an Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system such as EPIC. Experience and/or education/training in medical terminology. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care