City/State:

New Rochelle, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$26.39

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.  

Join our team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a (Full-Time) Patient Account Representative in our Montefiore New Rochelle facility.

Job Summary
The Patient Accounts Representative plays a crucial role in managing patient accounts and ensuring accurate billing and collections within a medical office environment. This position involves working closely with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to resolve billing inquiries and maintain accurate medical records. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and billing processes to facilitate efficient account management and have at least two year with receivables and/or Medicaid applications

Duties

• Helping with receivables and Medicaid application for patients
• Manage patient accounts by verifying insurance coverage and eligibility.
• Process medical billing and collections for services rendered.
• Review and resolve discrepancies in patient accounts, including coding errors.
• Utilize knowledge of ICD-10, DRG, and other coding systems to ensure accurate billing.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their accounts, including payment plans and outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure proper documentation for billing purposes.
• Stay informed about changes in medical billing regulations and coding practices.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficiency in medical office operations and procedures.
• Strong understanding of medical coding, including ICD-10 and DRG systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and its application in billing processes.
• Experience with medical records management and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts efficiently.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.