Patient Account Representative

Job Description:

Now hiring Patient Account Representative

Lafayette, LA

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

Bring Your People Skills. We'll Bring the Opportunity.

We get it-job hunting is no fun. But if you're great with people and cool under pressure, we've got a Patient Account Representative that are the real deal. Let's make it easy.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical insurance types (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPAA, and billing/insurance regulations
• Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of the patient database and billing systems
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and insurance benefits
• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience required
• Medical office or patient accounts experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

We Take Care of Our People:

• Solid weekly pay
• Medical, dental, vision + life insurance
• 401(k) option to grow your nest egg
• Great group of people, and room to grow

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and emails for the Billing Office and respond to patient account inquiries
• Review and explain patient billing statements, insurance coverage, and account details
• Process payments, refunds, account adjustments, and generate statements
• Establish payment plans and collect outstanding balances
• Review and process financial hardship applications, including verifying required income documentation
• Escalate unresolved complaints to the Supervisor, Manager, or Revenue Cycle leadership as appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation within the patient billing system
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and internal teams to resolve account concerns
• Complete additional projects and duties as assigned

"The recruiter I worked with was very nice and understanding. They helped me find the job that was best for me." Staffmark Associate

Good vibes, good pay, good people. Join us - Apply here.

Join a Team That Works for You

At Staffmark, we're more than just a staffing company-we're your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.

With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.

Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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