MedStar Health is seeking a Patient Accounts Specialist to join the Billing team in Patient Financial Services. The role involves processing daily billing, reviewing and correcting daily edits to ensure timely payments and meeting benchmarks. Compliance with federal regulations and quality assurance standards is required.
The position requires experience with third-party billing and managing electronic payer rejections, knowledge of UB04 and/or 1500 forms, and the ability to interpret explanations of benefits. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also needed.
Working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, onsite at the billing office located in Nottingham, MD.
Primary duties include balancing and validating electronic claims, managing claim rejections, processing paper claims with medical records, billing reconciliation, monitoring daily claim holds, processing referrals, handling returned mail, and managing assigned billing projects.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable, or a related healthcare field, or equivalent education in Accounting, Finance, or Healthcare Administration.
Working knowledge and proficiency in multiple payer billing and collection processes, including governmental and non-governmental payers.
Basic working knowledge of UB04 and/or 1500 forms and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
Some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with hospital registration and/or billing systems, personal computers, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago