Patient Account Representative 2 (100% Fte, Days)

Job Description

PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE 2 (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 235981 Department: UW MEDICINE - PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Job Location: Remote/Hybrid Posting Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/30/2024 Salary: $3,861 - $5,521 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here UW MEDICINE’S PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE 2
WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE, 40 hours per week

Day Shift

100% Remote

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Edit and/or prepare UB, CMS 1500, ADA and other utilized billing forms according to regulatory or payer requirements

Analyze and take action on unresolved accounts, including payer denials.

Analyze financial information provided by patients to determine their ability to make payments or qualify for financial assistance

Analyze credit balance accounts to determine and take appropriate action

Ability to meet deadlines and departmental quality and performance standards

Prepare Accounts Receivable adjustments

Utilize available resources to obtain eligibility information.

Update patient demographic, financial and payer information in applicable systems

Communicate with Medical Centers' staff, patients and/or third-party payers

Review the status of the entire patient account and exercise judgment to determine appropriate course of action for resolution
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in patient accounting, customer service, or a related office environment
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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