Patient Account Specialist, Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA
Duties
Maintains complete and full knowledge of payer(s) assigned to ensure compliance of specific guidelines and rules, as well as ensuring the District is being reimbursed by the payer in accordance with governmental or contract terms. Is a resource to Finance division management regarding the assigned payer. Completes billing process. Ensures all charges are accurate and appropriate. Receives all correspondence and inquiries related to patient accounts and payer contract for which they are responsible. Utilizes computer systems and/or billing reports to review all patient registrations or admissions for demographic information, appropriate financial class, insurance company and plan, and charges.
Qualifications
Duties
Maintains complete and full knowledge of payer(s) assigned to ensure compliance of specific guidelines and rules, as well as ensuring the District is being reimbursed by the payer in accordance with governmental or contract terms. Is a resource to Finance division management regarding the assigned payer. Completes billing process. Ensures all charges are accurate and appropriate. Receives all correspondence and inquiries related to patient accounts and payer contract for which they are responsible. Utilizes computer systems and/or billing reports to review all patient registrations or admissions for demographic information, appropriate financial class, insurance company and plan, and charges.
Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior Patient Accounting or admissions experience is required.
- Comparable medical billing education may be considered.
