Billing, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Reimbursement, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Time Management
Company Description
Green Oaks Physical Therapy (GOPT) has provided exceptional outpatient orthopedic care in the DFW metroplex for twenty-five years! Founded by Physical Therapists in 2000, GOPT now has 17 locations, allowing us to serve the people in our communities with compassionate and competent care. We have an immediate need for a full-time Patient Account Representative.
Job Description
It is an exhilarating time of growth for GOPT, and we are hiring a Patient Account Representative with strong technical ability and business acumen to join our expanding team. Your role will be critical in our billing and claims department, and you will be asked to facilitate procedural requirements, including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, and collections for all patient portions, including prior balances.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with patients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Research and resolve discrepancies in patient accounts.
- Process payments and refunds.
- Review and update patient insurance information.
- Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations and verify coverage.
- Follow up on unpaid claims and denials.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient account information.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve processes and ensure timely reimbursement.
- Maintain knowledge of current insurance regulations and coding requirements.
Qualifications
- One year of experience in medical billing and collections is desired
- Knowledge of medical billing and coding, insurance regulations, and healthcare reimbursement policies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation of $16 - $18 per hour, depending on experience.
- Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
- Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Employee discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive.
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US Physical Therapy Inc
U.S. Physical Therapy is one of the largest publicly-traded, pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics.
The clinics provide pre- and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers and preventative care. USPh also manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, including physician groups and hospitals. Each of USPh’s clinics are directed by a licensed physical therapist that drive patient volume via local physicians, former patients and other referral sources. Marketing representatives are used to further augment sales.
USPh has grown its business through a combination of de novo development and strategic acquisitions. The strategic acquisitions has accelerated the Company’s growth, and are structured with significant ownership retained by the practice owners and founders.