• Patient Account Rep/Follow-Up

    WMCHealth (Kingston, NY)


    Patient Account Rep/Follow-Up

     

    Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

     

    City/State: Kingston, NY

     

    Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

     

    Department: Patient Accounting

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: M-F 8a-4P

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Req #: 44636

     

    Posted Date: Oct 01, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $17.91/HR - $22.52/HR

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30571) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Responsible for timely and effective followup on insurance claims. Also responsible for billing efficiently to third party payers when needed. RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    + Responsible for filing insurance claims for all third party payers. Addresses any edits pertaining to billing correctly and accurately, reports repetitive edits to management for system correction.

    + Processes credit balances and issues refund requests where appropriate. Analyzes daily electronic billing reports for errors. Identifies claims with errors preventing acceptance and corrects and rebills these accounts. Performs daily reconciliation of claim submission and receipt

    + Proactively addresses problems and issues encountered in billing or follow-up in order to resolve accounts in a timely manner.

    + Follows up on unpaid or denied claims. Actively works on assigned queues incorporating high-dollar report and denial queue into the followup activity.

    + Stays informed of all rules and regulations governing billing and reimbursement of 3rd party payors. Utilizes tools available from each payors including; websites, payor meetings, educational seminars and provider reps.

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

    + Promotes positive relationships among co-workers. Communicates effectively within the department and keeps management informed on key issues.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

    + 1-3 yrs. office experience, preferably in medical related field or equivalent education.

    EDUCATION

    + High School diploma

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + 1-3 yrs. office experience, preferably in medical related field or equivalent education.

    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/30571) Internal Applicant link

     

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