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Job Title: Accountant
Duration: 1 Year
Job Descriptions:
Summary
Obtains, reviews, and evaluates financial reimbursement information for patient medical services.
Essential Functions
This position is assigned to Western State Hospital
- Conduct interviews and obtain information from patient, patient's family, and/or Client concerning responsibility for patient care. Complete new admission paperwork.
- Establish ability and authority of responsible party for payment of patient services rendered including precertification for patients with insurance. Perform follow-up interviews and contacts as needed.
- Maintain, run reports to review and evaluate patient accounts including posting charges, submitting insurance claims, working denied claims and posting payments into Meditech electronic medical records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification
- High school graduate or GED.
- One year’s experience in Medicaid/Managed Care insurance/third party billing procedures.
- Experience using an electronic medical records system.
- Must be able to navigate stairs frequently throughout the workday as part of the essential job functions.
Work Conditions
- Regular Full - time Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM