What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts Coordinator position at Mount Desert Island Hospital?
Description
Summary:
Coordinates communication and work queues between business office vendors and MDI Hospital in a timely manner. Assists patients with account inquiries. Assists with Charge Master management.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
High School Graduate; Associate Business Degree Preferred.
Experience Required:
Previous Medical Business Office or hospital business/billing experience. Knowledge of Healthcare accounts receivable management. Knowledge of Healthcare collections. Strong Healthcare customer service skills and interacting with people. Advanced skill level using software like Word and Excel. Experienced in dealing with Vendors and fees/reconciling. Strong NEGOTIATOR. Strong math & verbal & written language skills.
Cognitive Requirements:
Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work requiring good manual dexterity. Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers. Work involves typing, picking, grasping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 20 lbs., reaching and ability to move about to accomplish tasks.
Environment:
Employee subject to inside environmental conditions. Work is performed in close proximity with others. Some noise level from office machines (Printers, telephones, calculators, etc.).
