Patient Accounts Representative jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Patient Accounts Representative organizes inpatient and outpatient claims for electronic or hard copy mail and forwards to appropriate third party payers. Reviews claims to make sure that payer specific billing requirements are met, follows-up on billing, determines and applies appropriate adjustments, answers inquiries, and updates accounts as necessary. Being a Patient Accounts Representative requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Accounts Representative works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Patient Accounts Representative typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Patient Access Representative
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
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Bakersfield, CA
FULL_TIME
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Overview
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Childrens Center including the areas only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern Countys first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
Responsibilities
The Patient Access Representative will pre-register and register patients presenting at the hopsital for inpatient and outpatient services via the Hospital MediTech system. Conducts patient/guarantor interviews explains hospital policies patient financial responsibilities and patient's bill of rights. Facilitates the patient admission flow including activities such as: Patient identification identification of accurate demographic and insurance information and collection of required signatures and documents. Responsible for verification and authorization of insurance benefits on all inpatient and outpatient accounts through electronic verification system or through contact with third party payors in order to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement. Checks eligibility benefits authorization requirements. PCP approval requirements and billing requirements as appropriate. Submits notices of admissions to payors as needed. Provides information and answers questions about the Dignity Health Payment Assistance program. Collects co-payments and other patient liabilities.
Minimum Requirements:Two years or more previous experience in registration in healthcare business office and or physician billing with reimbursement and collections.Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent technical training.Previous patient registration cashiering knowledge of insurance verification authorization and billing process.Understands and is knowledgeable with all payers including HMO Commercial Medi-Cal and Medicare programs.Must have excellent customer service skills communication and telephone etiquette. Interpersonal relationships; relates well with hospital staff medical staff and public.Attitude positive and cooperative toward his/her position the hospital and fellow employees.Computer skills: Word Excel 10-key by touch basic English and Mathematical skills. Typing 35 WPMPreferred Skills:Hospital registration for two or more years.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:- Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department physician office setting healthcare insurance company revenue cycle vendor and/or other revenue cycle related roles.
- Applicable education and/or training can be used to balance a lack of experience
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:- 2 years experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department physician office setting healthcare insurance company revenue cycle vendor and/or other revenue cycle related roles preferred.
Special Skills:
- Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Able to perform basic mathematics for payment calculation.
- Experience in requesting and processing financial payments.
- Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various government and non-government programs preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Pay Range
$22.00 - $27.64 /hour - 16 Days Ago
Patient Service Representative
- RadNet
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Bakersfield, CA
FULL_TIME
- Patient Service Representative We invite you to come join the RadNet Radiology team as Patient Service Representative. This position serves as a medical receptionist and is responsible for greeting al...
- 21 Days Ago
Patient Service Representative
- Radnet Management, Inc.
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Bakersfield, CA
PART_TIME
- ResponsibilitiesArtificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, we are Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and advancement op...
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Patient Registration Representative
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
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Bakersfield, CA
FULL_TIME
- Overview Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Che...
- 1 Month Ago
Patient Access Representative
- Adventist Health
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Bakersfield, CA
FULL_TIME
- Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and awa...
- 1 Month Ago
Patient Services Representative
- RadNet
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Bakersfield, CA
FULL_TIME
- Shift: Monday thru Friday 2:30pm to 11:00pm Growth and learning opportunity available for a caring professionalthat wants to further develop their skills and knowledge in healthcare, while making a di...
- 2 Months Ago
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Fuel Compliance Officer - 12 Month Register
- Department Of The Treasury
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Bakersfield, CA
- DutiesWHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYEDDIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: https://www....
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Representative / Retail Account Manager (RAM)
- IDT Corporation
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Bakersfield, CA
- IDT's Retail division seeks a Sales Representative / Retail Account Manager (RAM). IDT is a leading communications and f...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
HR Coordinator
- Reyes Holdings
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Bakersfield, CA
- Overview Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we l...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Operations Supervisor
- PIC Companies
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Bakersfield, CA
- At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry....
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Head of Service/Director of Mental Health
- Global Family Care Network
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Bakersfield, CA
- Global Family Care Network, Daughter Project Girls Home Bakersfield, CA, USA Organization Global Family Care Network is ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outside Sales Representative
- ULINE
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Bakersfield, CA
- Bakersfield, California Outside Sales Representative Pay from $75,000 to $95,000 per year Strong customer relationships ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
- Department Of The Treasury
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Bakersfield, CA
- Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER 'AMENDED'
- Department Of The Treasury
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Bakersfield, CA
- Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. It covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Valley region. Bakersfield's population is around 380,000, making it the 9th-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the nation. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2010 census population of 839,631, making it the 62nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The more built-up urban area that includes Bakersfield and...
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Income Estimation for Patient Accounts Representative jobs
$42,479 to $52,084
Bakersfield, California area prices
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