What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE II (3) position at UAB Health System?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a PATIENT ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE II to perform duties related to processing patient accounts such as identifying delinquent accounts, counseling patients, handling Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcy notices, processing returned checks, initiating and auditing monthly statements, processing charge tickets and insurance claims and preparing various reports. Sets up new patient accounts and performs data entry of charges, payments and adjustments. Prepares and submits bills for payment. May balance and post collected money. Works to resolve insurance denials with insurance companies. Monitors outstanding claims.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide customer service to patients regarding account related issues.
- Front desk patient registration.
- Set up new patient accounts via practice management software.
- Performs data entry of payments and daily payment reconciliation.
High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.
Preferred skills:
- Customer Service Skills
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages
- Ability to problem-solve
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu .
Salary : $15 - $22
