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Tamarack Health · 1 month ago

Specialist | Patient Financial Services | Full Time

Ashland, WI 54806, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Tamarack Health is seeking a Patient Financial Specialist. This role is responsible for promoting good customer service while processing insurance claims, managing accounts receivable, and cashiering.

Health CareHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Analyzes billings and submits notices of admission to third party payors

Demonstrates accuracy in carrying out the billing function

Completes and sends in claim forms for payment and statement charges, per instructions from third party payors

Determines schedules of benefits for patients when requested

Receives and files approvals for payment and mails statements for balance of charges, if applicable, to patients

Follows up on delayed claims

Accepts payments through the mail and over the counter, and posts checks received

Balances daily receipts and proves cash

Creates a daily cash sheet

Prepares bank deposit

Qualification

Insurance claims processingAccounts receivableMedical terminologyCustomer serviceTyping skillsSoftware proficiencyCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Completion of a two-year post high school degree in office support services or equivalent job experience

Prior experience with typing and computer use

Proficiency with Internet use and software applications (Windows, Word, Excel); ability to learn electronic billing and scheduling systems within 60 days

Flexible schedule; able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Must be able to demonstrate effective customer service skills and to remain calm and levelheaded in stressful situations

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to effectively explain bills, insurance issues, etc. to patients

Must be able to understand medical terminology and insurance laws/guidelines

Preferred

Experience working in an area of finance such as accounts receivable, patient billing, or insurance claims processing

Company

Tamarack Health

Our purpose is to provide excellent care, from birth to the end of life, so that the people of this region can achieve independent and productive lives.

Founded in 1986