Location: Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.Position: Patient Account Specialist
The Patient Accounts Specialist performs patient collection functions. Performs office functions including billing statements, insurance eligibility, patient accounts receivable, and accounting for bank deposits. Supports the supervisor and extended administrative team with billing related initiatives. RequirementsPerforms patient collections in a timely mannerMaintains accounts receivable systemTracks and maintains patient accountsWorks with appropriate staff to generate reports, statistics and systemsPerforms collection procedures for 3rd party and self-pay accounts. Research denials and kickbacks. Helps in enrollment and credentialing of ACHS providers with insurance companiesWorks with the Patient Accounts Manager to audit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible to ensure maximum efforts have been taken before assigning bad debt status to accountCloses out day sheet and depositsVerifies insurances and coverage for upcoming medical and behavioral health services scheduled at any of our ACHS sitesLinks correct/updated billing profiles to active insurance/payor status for upcoming services scheduledAdds notes to patient accounts for clear ACHS staff communication regarding patient needsAssesses and completes Sliding Fee Scale applicationsMonitors Sliding Fee Scale reportsSends Sliding Fee Scale letters to patientsPerforms Sliding Fee Scale audits and correlates data for staff educationPost patient payments and insurance paymentsProcess secondary insurancesPlease note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.