Van Nuys, CA, 91482, USA
5 days ago
Patient Account Representative
Description Are you passionate about healthcare and possess strong expertise in insurance collections, appeals, and denials? Our hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Patient Account Representative to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our patients' financial experiences are managed with efficiency and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: + Insurance Collections: Handle the billing and collection process for third-party payers, including government and commercial insurance clients. Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding claims to maximize hospital reimbursement. + Appeals & Denials Management: Analyze and respond to insurance denials or underpayments by preparing and submitting accurate appeals or reconsideration packages. Work proactively to resolve issues that delay revenue cycle processes. + Account Reconciliation: Reconcile patient accounts by reviewing account balances, payments, and adjustments to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies effectively. + Patient Communication: Respond to patient inquiries regarding insurance claims, balances, and account status in a professional, compassionate, and patient-friendly manner. + Work collaboratively with other departments, including billing, coding, and patient services, to identify and address account issues. Requirements Experience Required: Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in insurance collections, appeals, and denials management in a healthcare or hospital setting. Proficiency in medical billing software and familiarity with billing codes (CPT, ICD-10, etc.). Understanding of insurance guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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