• Patient Account Coordinator

    WMCHealth (Kingston, NY)


    Patient Account Coordinator

     

    Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

     

    City/State: Kingston, NY

     

    Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

     

    Department: Patient Accounting

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: M-F 8am-4pm

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Req #: 43895

     

    Posted Date: Jul 29, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $19.37/HR - $24.35/HR

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29991) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Coordinates the orderly processing of all third party claims in accordance with the policies and procedures of the nursing home and regulatory agencies. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    + Verifies insurance, demographic and financial information supplied for potential residents for accuracy and completeness. Then makes recommendations on admissions and confirms that a viable pay source exists.

    + Performs timely and accurate cash receipt and Ancillary Services posting to the Accounts Receivable system.Submits claims for third party insurance payers. Handles self pay billing in a timely and accurate manner.

    + Maintain an accurate and current census within the Keane system.

    + Promotes/portrays a high level of professionalism, both technically and personally. Possesses strong work ethic and exhibits optimism, adheres to the department dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance and positive attitude.

    + Promotes positive relationships with support staff, residents and their families, clinicians, and the Department of Social Services. Communicates effectively within the department and keeps management informed on key issues.

    + Conducts monthly AR meetings to review open balances and aged self pay and Medicaid pending accounts.

    + Provide technical reimbursement research and assist in reimbursement analysis.

    + Reviews the reasonableness and consistency of the statistics, investigate fluctuations. Maintains monthly/annual statistical information to be used for financial/cost reporting.

    + Establishes and maintains private pay collection procedures. Identifies accounts for outside collection activity, interacts with attorneys on high profile accounts as needed.

    + Recognizes when all charges and payments have been performed which allows the monthly financial close to occur.

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    EXPERIENCE

    + 2 to 5 yrs patient accounting experience

    EDUCATION

    + High School diploma, some college (business administration, or equivalent experience

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + Typing, data entry, mathematical skills, knowledge of computer systems and modern office equipment necessary. Medical terminology, coding medical insurance and familiarity with medical field essential.

    About Us:

    HealthAlliance Hospital

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29991) Internal Applicant link

     

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