Patient Account Representitive

Highland Hospital

Charleston, West Virginia, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; n...
Not specified
Verifies insurance benefits on admission
Performs upfront patient collections
Negotiates payment arrangements with patients
Highland Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage patient financial assessments, collections, and insurance verifications while providing financial counseling. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in hospital admissions and collections, with a preference for psychiatric experience

Job Summary

  • The Patient Account Representative is responsible for conducting financial assessments and determining a patient's ability to pay upon admission.
  • Employees must verify insurance benefits, provide financial counseling to families, and secure financing for self-pay liabilities before discharge.
  • Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Highland Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage patient financial assessments, collections, and insurance verifications while providing financial counseling. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in hospital admissions and collections, with a preference for psychiatric experience.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Verifies insurance benefits on admission
  • Performs upfront patient collections
  • Negotiates payment arrangements with patients
  • Compiles financial reports for monitoring
  • Determines third party liability accurately

Nice-to-have

  • Psychiatric hospital experience preferred
  • Experience with credit report requests
  • Strong communication skills for counseling
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Two or more years of admissions and collections experience
  • Prior experience with benefit verification in a hospital setting
  • Psychiatric experience preferred

Work Rights

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