A Patient Accounts Clerk works in the healthcare setting, and is responsible for computing, billing, posting and collecting patient accounts, and performing related duties as needed. Essential roles and responsibilities are listed on the Patient Accounts Clerk Resume as – providing liaison between the providers of health care services, the patient, and other responsible persons; verifying the health care changes against established rates for treatment, services, supplies, and diagnosis, collecting medical and patient data such as diagnosis, treatment, and proof of eligibility; and taking responsibility for communicating with the patient and third-party carriers for further collection activity.
The most sought-after skills for the post include – knowledge of medical terminology used in medical billing, the ability to elicit and evaluate information, knowledge of current procedure codes and International Class of Diseases codes used in medical billing, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with medical billing software is also essential. A degree in healthcare administration is needed.
Objective : Patient Accounts Clerk is responsible for Reviewing of the patients health history including allergies, medical conditions, medications, and other factors that may affect care, Performing research on patients medical history and symptoms, Compiling a list of medications that a patient may be taking along with the prescription information.
Skills : Read, Write, And Speak Effectively, Medical Skills.
Description :
Accurately applied insurance payments to individual charges on correct patient service date,.
Trusted with personal checks, patient credit card info.
Proved balance applied for day, Prepared bank deposit.
Sent patient statements, phoned patients, set up payment arrangements, prepared accounts for collection.
Spoke with insurance companies and patients to correct insurance information, verified coverage.
Refiled claims, worked claim follow up, and account credits.
Filed, sorted daily office mail.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Business Administration
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Summary : Looking for a job that would utilise a broad range of my managerial and business skills, along with my ability to multitask. I am a motivated team player with a firm measure of enthusiasm for the knowledge being obtained for an optimal job performance.
Worked in a multi physician/surgeon medical corporation.
Worked all aspects of a doctor's setting, from reception/supervisor to the position I had in the billing department.
Included but were not limited to, keying hospital and office charges.
Responsible for obtaining authorisations for any procedure deemed necessary.
In charged of all aspects of workers compensation.
Assisted in balancing the days and months' business, claim filing, keying monies from all offices, personal and insurance companies, filing and any other office duty in which I was asked.
Advised that Med Surg Group is now under new ownership and management personnel.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Summary : Patient Accounts Clerk professional with more than 23 years of experience in healthcare, including office and account management. Possess demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work with diverse groups of individuals, and high rate of success in reaching goals and achieving organisational growth. Creative teaching professional with more than 12 years of experience in a variety of roles: classroom teacher, substitute teacher, choir director, and tutor.
Skills : Medical Billing, Customer Service, Computer , Computer, Billing.
Description :
Performed general clerical functions within the department.
Reviewed patient account files and ensures their accuracy and completeness.
Determined appropriate billing distributions and processes statements.
Monitored outstanding accounts and applies late charges.
Completed DRG and related forms.
Processed refunds for overpaid accounts; receives and answers billing related inquires.
Assisted in the preparation of billing reports.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Objective : Patient Accounts Clerk with 2 years of experience in Performing research on prescriptions to determine if they are covered by insurance or other sources of reimbursement, Verifying the accuracy of all medical records received from the healthcare provider prior to sending them to the physician for review, Performing research on patients medical histories and symptoms; preparing needed reports for reimbursement, Complying a list of medications that a patient may be taking along with the prescription information.
Skills : Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access,Word Software Applications, And Venipunctures.
Description :
Provided an audit report on patient insurance.
Posted payments received from Medicare.
Provided Daily Cash logs to be submitted in Finance Department.
Posted Payments to AHCCCS online for patients seen in OPD, ER, Dental and Eye Clinic.
Posted Payments by patient with the use of Meditech Systems for any changes, adjustments and insurance.
Pulled medical charts for coders and billers.
Verified insurance on all patients for the hospital, and filled out payment arrangements with all patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Summary : Patient Accounts Clerk is responsible for Making sure patients have access to their account information, including account number, date of birth, Social Security Number and any other required information; keeping records on file for each patient and make sure that a valid ID is provided by the patient at time of service so they can be billed accurately.
Skills : Multi-Line Phone System, Knowledge of basic medical coding.
Description :
Distributed mail to correct departments.
Took patient payments in person, over the phone, by mail, or by fax.
Posted them to their account balances.
Dealt with numerous insurance companies to receive payment on a medical claim.
Tracked a debt report for Wamego City Hospital Tracked denied claims.
Answered multi-phone lines.
Covered and worked admissions when needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma In General Studies
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Headline : Patient Accounts Clerk with 5+ years of experience in Handling all aspects of billing and administrative duties related to patient accounts, Ensuring that all fees and charges are allocated correctly within budget; ensure that patients have all necessary documentation and received their payments in a timely manner; maintaining an accurate account record for each patient.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Marketing, Event Planning, Communication , Beer Sales.
Description :
Gained valuable experience using Soarian Financial Software.
Learned the importance of the legal process regarding medical billing.
Decreased the lead time in processing attorney requests from 40 days to less than 30.
Typed and faxed attorney settlement letters so that revenue can be collected.
Decreased the lead time in processing fraud que items for Barnes- Jewish and St.
Trained new employee how to operate SMS and Connance Agency Manager.
Prepared over 200 billing and claim forms for electronic or manual transmission daily using approved compliance rules and regulations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Headline : Obtain a Patient Accounts Clerk, responsible for Processing patient payments for all covered services, Reviewing/tracking/approving insurance claims for all covered services, Managing patient accounts; invoicing on a regular basis, Maintaining a comprehensive record of all patients for whom Medicare has been paid or for whom Medicare has been denied payment.
Skills : Administrative Skills, Patient Care, Problem Skills.
Description :
Performed follow up phone calls to insurance companies and on collection accounts to assist in arranging payment plans in order to collect monies owed as applicable.
Timely and accurately posted payments, adjustments to correct patient accounts.
Copied and attached explanation of benefit forms or payment vouchers to necessary claims when required by insurance carriers.
Posted accounts accurately and appropriately.
Refereed overdue problems to collections if applicable.
Filed all paperwork in designated areas (claim forms, daily journals, month end reports, miscellaneous reports, bills, vouchers).
Served as the liaison between University of Kentucky insurance companies and Administer Federal to determine resolutions for patients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Objective : Patient Accounts Clerk with 3 years of experience in ensuring that billing is correct before it is submitted to the provider or facility, Processing Medicare claims on behalf of patients; resolving billing disputes; ensuring that claims are approved by the provider or facility, Ensuring that Medicare payments are processed correctly with respect to patients eligibility.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Worked claim denials, rebilling, sending in paper appeals with corrected claims dropped to paper or claims that may require medical records for further processing.
Responsible for obtaining eligibility on any patients that may require further investigation of coverage, coding accounts with the proper insurance and notating accounts of any productivity that I may have done on the account.
Maintained professional relationships as I work very closely with all Corpus Christi and Rural facility admitting departments, Case Management and HIM Department Associates as we mutually work on the same accounts.
Worked hospital accounts consist of Inpatient accounts, outpatient accounts, observation accounts, emergency room accounts and HASCO accounts which all follow strict criteria that must abide by rules, regulations and guidelines on state, federal and regional levels.
Reached goal of patient satisfaction and helping patients by refiling their claims and applying payments correctly to their accounts in order to achieve correct balances.
Verified accuracy of billing data and revise any errors on Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Claims.
Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Headline : Career goal is to obtain a Patient Accounts Clerk position utilizing my broad-based employment experience in a professional atmosphere with opportunity of advancement in the company.
Forwarded information to hospital departments by sorting and distributing external mail and internal memoranda.
Processed patient billings and statements by gathering information from accounts receivable; sorting and folding using inserting machine; weighing and affixing postage; delivering to mail pick-up point.
Provided photocopying services by picking up information from hospital departments; processing, returning, delivering, or preparing photocopies for mailing.
Kept inserting, postage, and photocopier equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Maintained quality results by following standards.
Responsible for all aspects of Medicare billing for a mental health facility.
Billed for Railroad Medicare as well as Medicare secondary billing.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Patient Accounts Clerk Resume
Objective : Patient Accounts Clerk is responsible for Providing excellent customer service to the patients of the medical practice by answering their questions, completing transactions, and following up with patients, Participating in clinical research studies and provide documentation to support clinical trials, Verifying patient insurance plans and submit required documentation for reimbursement purposes.
Skills : Microsoft Office, HMS/Med host, SSI Billing, Medtech, Epremis.
Description :
Reviewed explanation of benefits against accounts for accuracy.
Followed-up for any unpaid claims for all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Answered calls regarding questions/problems with patient accounts, including setting up payment plans.
Worked Aged Trial Balance Report.
Tested of new/updated programs on computer system.
Responsible for all aspects of Medicare billing for a mental health facility.
Billed for Railroad Medicare as well as Medicare secondary billing.
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