What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts Representative position at John Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital?
Benefits/Compensation:
- Compensation is based on experience.
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 403(B) Retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
As a non-profit community hospital, Fitzgibbon Hospital is vital to the health and well-being of the communities it serves in the Marshall, MO and surrounding area. We are looking for a self-driven compassionate Patient Accounts Representative to join our Patient Accounts team. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
A Patient Accounts Representative:
- Positively assists patients with meeting their financial obligations
- Submission of insurance claims to multiple payors
- Contacts insurance companies to follow up on claims and appeals
- Maintains acceptable levels of accounts receivable
Shift:
- Full-Time - 40 hours per week
- 8a-4:30p - Monday through Friday
This job is ideal for someone who is/has:
- Billing experience
- Dependable: reliable transportation and positive contact number. Arrives to work on time with a positive attitude.
- Independent: someone who can work independently but understands the value of a strong team and willing to help their team succeed.
- Adaptable/flexible: enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction. Able to multitask and able to refocus after interruption.
- Detail-oriented: establishing an environment that is responsive to patients, guests and employees needs.
- Achievement oriented: enjoys taking on challenges, and willing to research and find answers. Knowledgeable of current Medicare and designated payor billing rules.
- Independent: enjoys working with little direction. Understand the end goal and takes ownership in achieving that goal.
About our Patient Accounts Team
Fitzgibbon Hospital values empowering the community and the people we serve. We in Patient Accounts strive to work with our patients to understand their financial obligations so they can be empowered to make good informed decisions about their health and not feel the stress of not knowing how they will be able to afford the care needed. Quality care does not stop when a patient is discharged home. It continues until their financial obligations are meet. We are here to help them each step of the way.
