Account Representative

Prime Healthcare • Harlingen, TX • 4h ago

Overview

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

Responsibilities

The Account Representative is responsible for posting all incoming payments to correct patient accounts on a daily basis. Inputs and retrieves data from computer systems. Reconciles accounts daily. Applies payments to patient accounts accurately and efficiently. Distribution of all billing to appropriate personnel. Reviews and performs follow-up on all authorizations, and specialty referrals. Maintains a current knowledge of contracts and state Worker's Compensation fee schedules. Responsible for the handling of incoming and outgoing mail pertaining to the hospital. Needs to have ability to recognize and correct mailing errors immediately. Always uses proper tact and discretion in handling inquiries from patients and their families. The Account Representative is responsible for accurate and timely payment analysis of managed care contracts to determine that appropriate reimbursement is received. Utilizing many complex and varying regulations, guidelines and systems, analyzes payments received from insurance companies to assure maximum and correct reimbursement of Hospital's receivables. Proactively works with payers and in-house resources to identify and resolve issues that hinder optimal and correct account payment. Utilizes and applies the appropriate state and federal regulations in order to assure compliance in payment practices. Responsible for posting all incoming payments to correct patient accounts on a daily basis. Inputs and retrieves data from computer systems. Reconciles accounts daily. Applies payments to patient accounts accurately and efficiently. Applies contractual adjustments to patient AR balances as needed. Manage and forward underpayments /denials to the appropriate departments for follow-up and further revenue collection as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines2. Analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skill preferred3. Customer Services experience preferred4. Effective written and verbal communication skills5. Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or cashier experience preferred6. Familiar with commercial or government billing requirements and knowledge of insurance, coding, and medical terminology is preferred7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)8. Knowledge of basic understanding medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices9. Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements and 6 mo.-1 year of billing experience preferred10. Medical and Insurance terminology essential

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\KnowYourRights\screen\reader\10_20.pdf

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FacilityPrime Healthcare Management Inc

LocationUS-TX-Harlingen

ID2025-224530

CategoryAdmin

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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