| Patient Accounts Representative Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Patient Accounts Representative. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Patient Accounts Representative along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Patient Accounts Representative is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Patient Accounts Manager, Patient Accounts Director, Patient Accounts Supervisor, Patient Accounts Senior Manager, Patient Relations Representative, New Accounts Representative I, New Accounts Representative II, New Accounts Representative III, Accounts Receivable Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Patient Accounts Representative |
| Responsible for the administration of patient accounts and ensures record keeping practices comply with industry regulations and operational standards. Updates accounts to capture patient services, apply appropriate adjustments, and verify proper payment amounts. Identifies payment sources and insurance policies and submits claims and required documentation to the appropriate third-party payers. Researches and resolves patient inquiries involving account charges, insurance payments, and balances. Produces account summaries detailing total charges for services, payments received and adjustments made, account balance, and payment due date. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Patient Accounting Representative, Patient Claims Representative |
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| Similar Jobs: Patient Accounts Manager, Patient Accounts Director, Patient Accounts Supervisor, Patient Accounts Senior Manager, Patient Relations Representative, New Accounts Representative I, New Accounts Representative II, New Accounts Representative III, Accounts Receivable Manager |
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| Level of Education: Patient Accounts Representative Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Patient Accounts Representative Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Patient Accounts Representative Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Patient Accounts Representative Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Patient Accounts Representative Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
