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Senior Patient Account Specialist

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Date Posted: 12 May, 2023


Job Description:
Possesses a thorough understanding of the hospital revenue cycle with specialization in hospital billing, follow-up, and the account resolution process.
Utilizes and applies industry knowledge to resolve aged accounts receivable by working various account types including, but not limited to hospital and/or professional claims, governmental and/or non-governmental claims, denied claims, high-priority accounts, etc.
Manage multiple work queues for follow-up and denials by engaging payor websites and initiating calls to ensure prompt payment of medical claims. 
Pursues and/or follows up on appeals.
Initiates communication with the coding team and clinical staff when coding-related and medical necessity appeals are warranted.
Identifies denial trends and notifies Supervisor and/or Manager to prevent future denials and further delay in payments. Makes recommendations for resolution.
Remains open-minded with change maintains performance during the period(s) of change and understands changes in tasks and/or environment as well as the basis for change.
Possesses the ability to professionally communicate (in all forms) with payer resources such as website, e-mail, telephone, customer service departments, etc.
Possesses a cooperative and positive attitude toward clients, management, and co-workers by responding politely and professionally and being a valued team player.
Ability to meet departmental standards for quality and productivity.