Patient Account Representative

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO and is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area. We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude. Under general direction, our Cooks implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Pay Range: $22.25 to $29.92/hr. Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors. • Review claims issues and make corrections as needed and rebill. • Utilize claims clearing house to review and correct claims. Resubmit electronically when available. • Review explanation of benefits to ascertain that claim processed and paid correctly. • Complete adjustment forms if any adjustments need to be made to an account and attach all supporting documentation. • Manage daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 30-40 accounts worked per day minimum. • Prorate patient accounts and monitor that balance due is in the correct financial class. • Report an overview of the week to the BOD and participate in AR meetings. • Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment. • Assist financial counselors as needed. • Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director of all benefit eligibility matters that suggest or challenge reimbursement. Education/Experience/Skill Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Three or more years’ prior admissions and or collections experience in a hospital setting required. • Psychiatric experience preferred. Licenses/Designations/Certifications • Not applicable Benefits • Health insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account • Retirement plan with 401k match • Tuition reimbursement • Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave Pay Range: $22.25 to $29.92/hr. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.