What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts Specialist position at Reading Emergency Unit Inc.?
Job Posting: Patient Accounts Specialist
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Patient Accounts Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing client accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term relationships. This position requires strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (Mandatory)
- EMS license - State of Michigan (Preferred)
- Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Certification (within 1 year of hire date)
- Certified Ambulance Coder Certification (within 1 year of hire date)
Reports to: Executive Director
Responsibilities:
#. AccuMed/EMS|MC Liaison
o Process run reports & forward to AccuMed/EMS|MC
o Update AccuMed/EMS|MC with new employee data
o Assist AccuMed/EMS|MC with Medicare & Medicaid re-validation
o Contact crews as needed for additions/corrections to reports
o Obtain face sheets or look up insurance information
o Process daily reconciliation reports from AccuMed/EMS|MC
o Monitor payment processing
#. Schedule & dispatch transfers and wheelchair trips as needed during business hours
#. Update transfer line programming to appropriate call taker
#. QA/QI
o Mark calls as appropriate for QA as they are processed for billing
o Prepare agenda and review list for QA committee
o Maintain minutes for QA meeting
#. Other duties:
o Process run exceptions returned from AccuMed/EMS|MC
o Process subpoenas
o Reply/process request from credit bureau
o Reply to record request as appropriate
o Process wheelchair trips for payment
o Obtain & process third party payers for wheelchair trips
o Post payments as received
o Monitor accounts receivables for current payments
o Process daily deposits & prepare reports
o Get mail (both at office & post office)
o Open & forward to appropriate person
o Prepare monthly billing reconciliations
o Prepare monthly run reports for Executive Director
o Prepares monthly report for Board of Directors
o Prepare annual reports as needed
o Renew SAM.GOV annually
o Verify non-exclusion of new and existing staff in the OIG exclusion database
o Other duties as assigned
Salary:
Competitive compensation package depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person