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Patient Accounts Clerk

Employer
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Location
Jamestown, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Administrative
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Overview

Full-time, benefited position working 72-80 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday-Friday with hours typically from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

This position is located in the JRMC business office. This individual will assist patients with account questions, take payments, file claims and investigate denials and discrepancies. Prepares and reviews accounts receivable accounts for filing to insurance companies. Ensures billing accuracy to be compliant with all regulations and laws. Accommodates the public as a resource for patient accounts and the access team on insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and reviews accounts for accuracy and completeness for filing and follow-up for insurance claims for processing for payment.
  • May assist in receiving and processing of accounts receivable checks.
  • May assist in processing of daily mail.
  • Identifies appropriate hospital accounts to ensure accurate application of payments received.
  • Provides patient and accounting with appropriate receipt of payments by procedure.
  • Accommodates the public by explaining charges and answering related inquiries from patients or their families, insurance companies, attorneys, etc.
  • Interacts with all age demographic groups while performing duties.
  • Assists other Patient Accounts Clerks with their duties by being sensitive to their needs; assists with Patient Accounts Coordinator duties in his/her absence.
  • Assists Patient Access Clerk with their insurance questions and training.
  • Works with insurance verification and prior authorization team to prevent denials.
  • Duties that may be included are:
    • Bank Reconciliations
    • Special billings
    • Clinic Physician's charging, billing, and follow-up
    • Orders supplies and calls for service for copy machine. Trains employees in proper usage to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate care.
    • Provider enrollment assistance
  • Duties that may be asked to assist with outside of clerk's normal tasks:
    • Operate the telephone console
    • Collection Agency reconciliations
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


Qualifications

Completion of high school education; computer and/or secretarial skills.

One year clerical experience with computer knowledge with more than three months of progressively more responsible experience required; three months on-the-job training.

Company

Some of the benefits of working at JRMC include:

  • competitive salary
  • immediate benefit package: medical insurance with two plans, life insurance, flex plans, health savings account (HSA), long-term disability
  • contributed 401K retirement plan
  • paid time off (PTO) including short term disability
  • vision & dental plans
  • critical illness & accidental packages
  • BeHealthy, employee health discount
  • employee fitness program generous
  • flexible scheduling
  • wage increases
  • annual service award
  • continued education and training

JRMC provides the opportunity for development by empowering employees to communicate the resources needed to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(701) 952-4813
Location
2422 20th Street SW
Jamestown
North Dakota
58401
United States

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