Patient Account Representative - Insurance

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Gardena
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: .

Responsibilities

The Insurance Patient Account Representative is an extension of a client's business office staff. Representatives are responsible for taking in-coming and making out-going calls to patients and insurance companies to resolve account balances. All client policies and procedures are followed. Representatives will perform any and all job-related duties as assigned.

This position will be on a hybrid schedule working two days in the office and three days from home.

Questions regarding this position, you may contact Chris Rivera (Manager, Talent Acquisition) at

Essential Job Functions

• Account Review
• Appeals & Denials
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Insurance Follow-up
• Customer Service
• Billing
• UB-04 & CMS 1500
  Duties and Responsibilities
  • Complete all business-related requests and correspondence from patients and insurance companies.
  • Responsible for working on 40-70 Accounts Per Day
  • Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner.
  • Assist client and patients in all requested tasks.
  • Communicate to Guidehouse management areas of concern or areas of improvement. Client Responsibility
    • Research and respond to all patient inquiries received by telephone and mail.
    • Update patient demographic information and initiate account adjustments.
    • Try to resolve account balances to zero prior to accounts being forwarded to an outside agency for collections. Qualifications
      • High School Diploma minimum
      • 1+ year's medical provider experience working with UB04, appeals & denials. Preferred:
        • PC skills in a Windows environment are required. Knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel is essential.
        • Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently with minimal supervision required. Additional Requirements
          • The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described. Disclaimer
            
            About Guidehouse
            
            Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
            
            Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
            
            If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
            
            Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
            
            Rewards and Benefits
            
            Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
            
            Benefits include:
            
            Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
            
            Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
            
            Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
            
            401(k) Retirement Plan
            
            Basic Life & Supplemental Life
            
            Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
            
            Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
            
            Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
            
            Skills Development & Certifications
            
            Employee Referral Program
            
            Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
            
            Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
            
            Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive
            
            

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