Patient Accounts Representative jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Description

Patient Accounts Billing Representative II

FULL TIME
Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty five (55) bed hospital and six outlying outpatient and residential facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty four (134) beds.

We are hiring a motivated and skilled Patient Accounts Billing Representative II responsible for all client financials from admission until discharge.  The Patient Account Rep II will bill and transmit EDI claims, Medicare claims, HMO Risk Medicare claims, Commercial Insurance claims, enter client data into the billing systems on a daily basis, research and resubmit claim denials and post payments.  This position will also interview inpatients and/or their families as needed upon admission to Gateways Hospital.

Minimum Experience Required

• Two years minimum experience in Medicare, HMO Risk Medicare and Commercial Insurance and patient billing.
• One year general typing, clerical experience.

Minimum Education Required

• High school diploma.

Essential Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Ability to type 45 W.P.M. 
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to relate to others.
• Knowledge of current, relevant office computer software.
• Ability to operate office machines including 10 key adding machines.
• Ability to process heavily detailed information.
• Ability to work with computerized billing systems and use of computerized spreadsheet software
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to interact with mentally ill individuals.

Gateways offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits (medical and dental insurance; 403b Retirement Plan with company contribution, Supplemental Insurance plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance program, Flexible Spending plan, paid Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Holidays and paid Holidays).

Location: Los Angeles / Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Status: (1) Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Non-Union/Bilingual (Spanish) Designated

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