What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Specialist position at Global IT Resources?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Patient Account Specialist for a 3 Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity that is fully onsite in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; college course work a plus.
- Ability to operate telephone, computer, copier, fax machine and 10-key calculator by touch.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Minimum three years of physician billing experience.
- Candidate must possess the following: Extensive knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-9 coding principles in a multi-specialty physician practice.
- Thorough understanding of government and commercial payer guidelines as well as reimbursement methodologies.
- Ability to successfully perform all aspects of the physician billing cycle including initial claim submission, payer rejection resolution, denial follow-up, secondary appeal and refund processing.
- Advanced understanding of medical terminology
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
