Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Administrator and Business Service Manager the Patient Account Analyst is primarily responsible for verifying insurance benefits and eligibility as presented by the patient. This position also obtains and regulates all authorizations and ensures the patients are processed in a timely fashion to start course of treatment. This position is also responsible for patient account inquiries/requests and payment postings for payments made at the site under departmental protocols within business services, pre- AR, and financial assistance planning. Crucial communications with the patient (on the phone or at site), with clinical team members, and/or physicians are required with this position, collection of additional information on patient accounts may be required to process claims both internally and externally as needed to include coding and compliance according to CPC regulations.
Job Title: Infusion Patient Account Analyst & Coder- Cancer Srvs Adm
Location: Remote
Department: Cancer Srvs Adm
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $45,657 - $56,413 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School diploma or GED from an accredited program.
Preferred: Knowledge of insurance, billing and collection concepts and theory.
Experience
Required: Three years in similar field involving insurance verification, 3rd party payors, patient accounts and
business office functions.
Preferred: Insurance verification and business office functions preferred to be in the physician practice setting.
License(s)
Required: N/A
Preferred: CPC Preferred Not Required
Special Skills
Required: Windows 95, Computer skills.
Must ICD 9-10 and CPT minimum one-year coding experience in global billing.
Fast and accurate data entry skills.
Good knowledge of managed care contracts.
Preferred: EPIC Experience preferred but not required, will train onsite.
Other
Required: Previous customer service experience.
Basic knowledge of health insurance.
Type 30 wpm.
Effective communication skills.
Must be able to speak, hear, write, and read clearly.
Preferred: N/A
Working Environment: Office
About Us
Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares.
Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?
Medical, Vision, and Dental Tuition Reimbursement Company Matching 401K Employee Reward and Recognition Program Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays Employee Assistance Program Continuing Medical Education allowance