Job Description

MedStar Patient Financial Services currently has an opportunity for an experienced Patient Accounts Specialist to join our team! To be successful, candidates must have at least one-year experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable, or a related healthcare field. We are specifically looking for candidates who have experience with billing, claim denials, submitting claim appeals, and/or experience with follow-up on no-payment or partial-payment accounts. There positions are remote with a full-time, Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, flexible day shift schedule.

About MedStar Patient Financial Services:
MedStar Patient Financial Services operations is responsible for centralized and standardized revenue cycle processes for all 10 MedStar Health hospitals and the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network ancillary locations.

Join one of the largest health systems in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., area and enjoy the benefits of a full benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short- & long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability!!

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move! Job Summary: Interprets and evaluates appeals to include follow-up with payers to assure timely turn around for claims resolution and reimbursement. Must be able interpret explanation of benefits and have a clear understanding of payer methodology. Works in a team environment.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent. required

• 1-2 years Experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable or related healthcare field required or
• An equivalent combination of experience and college education in accounting, finance or healthcare administration required

• Detailed working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in at least one specific payers application billing and/or collection process.
• Requires basic working knowledge of UB04 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/IDC-9 coding.
• Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient uses of hospital registration and/or billing systems and personal computers as well as Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
• Ability to type 35 WPM.