Patient Account Specialist

Patient Account Specialist

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results

As the Patient Account Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with Inquiry Management through phone, email, and online interactions with patients, healthcare teams, sales, and several internal teams. You will be responsible for investigating inquiries to determine an appropriate course of action to solve, triage or escalate the inquiry in question. This includes research, utilizing publicly available and company provided resources and systems, conducting thorough patient account review(s), and performing the necessary tasks or actions ensuring a timely and effective first-time resolution.

Your team

Bardy Diagnostics, Inc. ("BardyDx") is an innovator in digital health and remote patient monitoring, with a focus on providing the most diagnostically accurate and patient-friendly cardiac and vital signs patch monitors in the industry.

We're a friendly, collaborative group of people who push each other to do better every day. We find outstanding strategies to close deals and expand our skills by challenging ourselves and others. Whether out in the field with a partner or solving challenges with your territory team, you always have camaraderie and support to help accomplish your goals.

What you'll be doing

• Quickly build rapport over the phone while exuding a positive upbeat demeanor
• Investigate and validate payer coverage policies and requirements as needed.
• Responsible for Inquiry Management providing timely and accurate resolution of requests or complaints received. Utilization of multiple platforms and systems, in an efficient manner allowing prompt investigation and identification of the root cause of the issue, while providing accurate first-time resolution that is in alignment with our AR Days as denied by Departmental KPIs.
• Review patient accounts quickly and accurately assessing and identifying customer needs to determine appropriate course of action as defined by Baxter policies and guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of patient information on file to establish timely and accurate claims processing, promptly identifying and solving all claim errors that result in delayed adjudication.
• Identify payer trends and establish payer-specific strategies to overcome reimbursement challenges.
• Establish and maintain positive partnerships with sales, and other internal and external Cardiology Healthcare teams.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of healthcare related experience in revenue cycle, with focus around eligibility and benefit verification, authorizations, claims submission and denial management.
• Cardiology related experience, a plus.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, guidelines, and standards, including knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• CPT and ICD-10 coding experience.
• Third-party payer experience.
• Experience with medical record reviews to identify and ensure medical necessity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communications.
• The ability to handle time and prioritize critical priorities.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $41,600-$57,200 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site.

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