Description

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Patient Account Associate in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will be involved in various tasks within the healthcare industry, focusing on patient account management and medical billing.

Responsibilities:
• Communicating effectively with patients, government agencies, and third-party payers to gather and record necessary information for reimbursement.
• Collaborating with other departments for charge information, coding updates, and other relevant details for claim appeals.
• Executing billing and collection processes, and preparing them for distribution to the appropriate sources.
• Reviewing unpaid claims and obtaining necessary information to resolve reimbursements.
• Monitoring patient accounts, taking necessary actions for overdue and denied claims.
• Calculating write-offs and making debit/credit adjustments as needed.
• Providing general office support as required.
• Ensuring quality performance and productivity are met or exceeded.
• Applying developing and basic working knowledge and experience to job-related duties.
• Keeping up-to-date with vaccination requirements and medical coverage procedures.

Requirements

• Proficiency in various medical procedures and quality assurance measures
• Extensive knowledge about medical coverage and billing systems
• Familiarity with collection processes and claim administration
• Ability to handle credit and debit transactions efficiently
• Proven track record in improving productivity in a medical setting
• Expertise in medical coding and making necessary adjustments
• Experience in handling reimbursements, appeals, and medical billing
• Understands the nuances of patient account management
• Ability to interact effectively with payers and government agencies & programs
• Knowledge about vaccines and the ability to manage vaccinations effectively
• Ability to handle write offs and precedents appropriately
• Familiarity with corporate headquarters' operations
• Experience dealing with third party payer systems
• Knowledge about specific medical conditions such as mumps is beneficial.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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