Patient Access Representative

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities

Job Description

MedMark Treatment Centers is a leading organization specializing in substance abuse treatment, particularly focusing on the opioid epidemic. Operating as a progressive outpatient clinic, MedMark Treatment Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care in a supportive and comfortable environment. The organization is deeply committed to addressing the multifaceted aspects of opioid use disorder including physical, emotional, and mental health, aiming to help patients achieve long-term recovery and enhance their overall quality of life. MedMark Treatment Center upholds strong values of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring equal employment opportunities in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years prior experience in a medical office setting
  • Experience with Medicaid and commercial insurance preferred
  • Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
  • Knowledge of medical insurance claims and billing procedures
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to handle stressful situations and work with diverse populations
  • Pass a satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years prior experience in a medical office setting
  • 2-4 years experience with Medicaid and PAC and commercial insurance (preferred)
  • Excellent customer service skills and professional public presentation skills, including telephone etiquette
  • Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures, documentation and records maintenance
  • Knowledge of medical billing procedures, gather and compile data into reports
  • Proficient in basic PC skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, program management, medical staff, counselors and peers
  • Ability to work with a diverse population, manage stressful situations and exhibit excellent customer service skills
  • Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Job Duties

  • Review, maintain, and process fiscal/account records and transactions related to patient's accounts
  • Verify insurance benefits and billing information by terminal and/or telephone
  • Contact third party payers (insurance providers and state/federal agencies) for payment post billing
  • Resolve issues with payment and billing, authorization process
  • Reconcile daily money collected
  • Forward information as appropriate to expedite payment
  • Maintain accurate accounts, including required signatures, proper account annotation, current demographics, and correspondence
  • Ensure completion of pre-authorization process by inquiry and referral to clinician
  • Monitor insurance authorizations and claim rejections
  • Maintain fiscal records and/or worksheets for all calculations, extensions, and verifications related to record-keeping for assigned patient's accounts
  • Perform tasks consistent with authorization and billing requirements
  • Contact patients for payment of account or payment arrangements according to current policy
  • Manage revenue cycle, production logs, balances and collections for self-pay clients
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient records
  • Assist with archiving discharged files, including archiving
  • Respond appropriately to requests for information regarding accounts from payer, attorney, and others
  • Backup receptionist duties including checking in patients, collecting payments, answering phones, scheduling intakes, and data entry
  • Other duties, as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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