Patient Access Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lake Charles, United States OneRio Inc Full time

**Summary: The Patient Account Specialist Senior is responsible for the accurate and timely billing and collecting of physician services. Responsibilities: Responsible for performing billing, A/R follow-up and credit balance resolution activities which result in claim payment. Identifies trends and their root cause to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the physician revenue cycle. Provide excellent customer service to market personnel, insurance carrier representatives and patients. Document all follow-up efforts in practice management system. Assists with patient education concerning insurance plan. Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission. Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; college course work a plus. Ability to operate telephone, computer, copier, fax machine and 10-key calculator by touch. Effective oral and written communication skills Detail**

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $17.46 - $21.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

- Medical office

Medical specialties:

- Hospital Medicine

Schedule:

- 5x8
- Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 3 years (required)
- Medical terminology: 3 years (required)
- Computer skills: 3 years (required)
- Medical billing: 2 years (required)
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)
- CPT coding: 1 year (required)
- ICD coding: 1 year (required)

**Location**:

- Lake Charles, LA 70601 (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lake Charles, LA 70601 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Lake Charles, LA 70601: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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