Patient Account Representative I - Hospital Billing (Full Time, Day)

At Northbay Health, the Patient Account Representative I, Cash Applications Clerk is responsible for preparing the daily receipts lockbox, processing the 835 Electronic Remittance and correctly posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts in the financial system. In accordance with department procedures, the cash applications clerks are responsible for posting denial codes, accelerating patient statements, resolving unidentified cash and working closely with Accounting to reconcile the cash clearing accounts.

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. College courses with emphasis on business or medical billing preferred.
2. Licensure/Certification: Obtain an HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Certification within 9 months of start date.
3. Experience: One year of medical business office experience preferred. One year of data entry or ten key experience required.
4. Skills: Ability to quickly master computer programs. Ability to effectively prioritize work, as well as the ability to process cash quickly to meet deadlines. Ability to post payments & adjustments accurately and timely. Ability to exercise appropriate and independent judgment and effectively solve problems. Ability to perform several different types of tasks each day and to adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge of personal computers with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
5. Hours of Work: 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week. Consistent attendance and work at the agreed upon hours of work is required.