Patient Account Representative Remote

Patient Account Representative

The Patient Account Representative (PAR) is the organization's liaison between the patient (or patient's relatives) and the healthcare provider. The primary function of a PAR is to handle patient questions, complaints, and concerns while also being able to explain policies and procedures to the patient. They are required to be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and policies including but not limited to patient and insurance billing.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Ensure inbound calls are handled timely, efficiently, and appropriately
• Explain patient balances and collect payment from patients
• Review patient information to determine why claims were not paid, update accordingly and resubmit. Notate accounts with current actions and follow up appropriately
• Communicate with appropriate Clinic Administrator (CA) regarding patient complaints
• Communicate with posting and billing departments regarding possible errors on patient accounts.
• Research and communicate to Collection Manager procedures to help Collections operate more efficiently and improve days outstanding.
• Communicate to Collection Manager any concerns and issues impacting collections of outstanding receivables or the company.
• Cooperate and maintain good rapport with staff, clients and Management team.
• Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Standard Office Environment. More than 50% of the time :

Less than 50% of the time :

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.