Patient Accounting Specialist | Home Health & Hospice | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center
  • Kalispell, Montana
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    This position coordinates and facilitates patient medical billing and collection activities in assigned area(s). Assigned areas may consist of, but may not be limited to; billing, payment posting, collections, payer claims research, customer service, accounts receivable, etc.

    Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

    Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

    Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

    Make a meaningful impact as a Patient Accounting Specialist!

    Location: Kalispell, Montana

    Logan Health Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Patient Accounting Specialist | PRN to support patients by coordinating billing, payments, and account activities.

    Why Join Logan Health?

    • Comprehensive benefits including matching 401(k)
    • Fitness center discounts and free wellness coaching
    • Career growth opportunities
    • Be part of highly engaged and collaborative team

    What You’ll Bring:

    • Proficient with basic accounting and ten-key by touch preferred.   Prior experience with business mathematical tasks and correspondence preferred.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
    • Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn other software as needed. Proficiency in Excel preferred. 
    • Possess ability to maintain confidentiality and understand HIPAA guidelines and other applicable federal laws.
    • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
    • Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Coordinate prior authorizations and insurance verifications to ensure timely patient care.
    • Resolve insurance claims, denials, and payment issues to maximize reimbursement.
    • Process payments, adjustments, appeals, and account updates accurately.
    • Analyze payment discrepancies, credits, and trends and drive resolution.
    • Review EOBs and payer communications to ensure accurate processing.
    • Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, payers, and internal teams.
    • Support equipment authorizations, quotes, and specialized account requests.
    • Maintain accurate account documentation and records.
    • Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting productivity and quality goals.

    Benefits:

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Life and disability insurance options
    • Employee assistance program (EAP)
    • Flexible spending or health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Paid time off, holidays, and illness bank
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Employee wellness programs and fitness center discounts
    • Free parking

    Make a meaningful impact on patient care and join a team dedicated to excellence. Apply today!

    PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

    Shift:

    Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

    Schedule:

    Flexible schedule. Monday – Friday (no nights, no weekends)

    Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

    PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

    Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

    If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

    • Criminal background check

    • Reference checks

    • Drug Screening

    • Health and Immunizations Screening

    • Physical Demand Review/Screening

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalispell, Montana

    Skills

    • 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Maintenanceunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Hospice Careunmatched
    • Insurance Claimsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Payment Postingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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