Patient Account Representative- AZ Dental Institute

Summary

The Patient Account Representative is one of a team of Patient Account Representatives who are responsible for performing a variety of front office procedures. The position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Dental Medicine Clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients and visitors
• Perform registration / check-in process including but not limited to performing data entry activities providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms and obtaining necessary signatures
• Calculate and collect patient co-pays billing amounts refunds to patient and third parties payment plans insurance coding and outstanding balances / collections according to patients insurance benefits
• Answer phones including scheduling appointments registering patients taking messages routing calls to departments and answering general inquires
• Reschedule and cancel appointments and communicate as needed with patients / families and providers
• Notify patients of co-payments deductibles co-insurance and collect outstanding balances during scheduling process when appropriate
• Provide positive patient interactions when speaking with patients care providers and others while on phones and in clinic
• Provide instructions prior to appointment as directed by provider
• Provide directions / maps and parking instructions
• Secure and enter patient demographics guardian and emergency contacts guarantor and insurance coverage information into the practice management system
• Update demographics when patient information changes
• Add appropriate patient notes into practice management system
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits when necessary
• Work in conjunction with the Manager of Patient Accounts to help reach and maintain financial and accounts receivable goals for the clinic
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular predictable in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years experience working in a healthcare setting required. Previous experience working in a dental environment highly desired. Experience working in a team environment with a high focus on customer service and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor be detail oriented and promote a welcoming atmosphere is essential.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook). The individual must have the ability to learn the Dental Software Management System.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk and hear. The employee must regularly use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short / long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child / dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick / flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82 / ). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Customer Service,Communication skills,Cold Calling,Math,Retail Sales,Account Management,Outside Sales,Relationship Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1