Westaff

Description Westaff is seeking a Patient Accounting Specialist for a Children’s Hospital in Helena, MT. Posts payments and adjustments utilizing the appropriate fee schedule, policy and/or procedures in accordance with patient statements, remittance advices, insurance carriers, electronic downloads, etcIdentifies credits, variances, and trends.. This includes but not limited to: working the entire prior authorization, providing information to UR to complete the prior authorization, and following up on denials related to prior authorization issues.. Cross training within the department to ensure all Patient Accounting Specialist can perform all required tasks.. Don’t miss out – apply TODAY for our Accounting Specialist position!

accounting specialist

Description Westaff is seeking a Patient Accounting Specialist for a Children’s Hospital in Helena, MT!! Schedule: M-F, 8am-4pmPermanent position for the right fit! Pay: $17.91/hrDuties: Analyzes and interprets account data to facilitate timely claim and payment resolution. Escalates issues to appropriate parties in a timely manner.Posts payments and adjustments utilizing the appropriate fee schedule, policy and/or procedures in accordance with patient statements, remittance advices, insurance carriers, electronic downloads, etcIdentifies credits, variances, and trends. Escalates issues to appropriate parties in a timely manner.Completes account maintenance review to ensure account information is accurate within EPIC and other systems.Acts as a Patient Accounting liaison between patients, clients, providers, payers, vendors and other Shodair Departments.Interprets EOB message codes, validates payer processing and identifies potential payment discrepancies.Effectively manages assigned work in accordance with team expectations, department productivity and quality standards.Works directly with the Patient Accounts Representative on self-pay issues and is a resource for that position.Participates in team meetings and activities. Contributes to the goals of the department and organization, while focusing on continual improvement of processes.Participates in the prior authorization process. This includes but not limited to: working the entire prior authorization, providing information to UR to complete the prior authorization, and following up on denials related to prior authorization issues.Cross training within the department to ensure all Patient Accounting Specialist can perform all required tasks.Responsible for other Business Office functions. as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) year experience in a hospital or medical office setting, five (5) years is preferred.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information while maintaining professionalism and diplomacy.Possess and maintain computer skills and competencies in Microsoft Office and other computer programs. Prior experience in EPIC preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult conversations.Must be organized, detail oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.Basic understanding of HIPAA guidelines, and other applicable law.Criminal Records Background Check, Negative drug test. Education: Required education and experience—Requires high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Preferred education and experience—Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Preferred candidates will have (3) year experience in a hospital or medical office setting. Don’t miss out – apply TODAY for our Accounting Specialist position!Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

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