Patient Accounts Specialist I - Medicaid Team Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req41924)

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health has an opportunity for a Patient Accounts Specialist to join the Patient Accounting Medicaid team.   On-site training in Nottingham, Maryland is required.  After training, associates get to enjoy a remote schedule working full time, Monday – Friday, dayshift.   

 We are specifically looking for a candidate that has critical thinking skills along with experience in facility claims follow-up, researching/investigating claim denials and preparing/writing appeals to get claims paid.  

 As a Patient Accounts Specialist on this team, you will be responsible for interpreting and evaluating appeals to include follow-up with payers to assure timely turn around for claims resolution and reimbursement. Must be able interpret explanation of benefits and have a clear understanding of payer methodology. Works in a team environment.  

More About the Medicaid Team - The Medicaid team is responsible for completing the following up on accounts where the patient has straight Medicaid. We work closely with advocacy, CFC and billing to ensure patients who receive retro-eligible Medicaid are billed timely within the specific state requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience

• 1-2 years experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable or related healthcare field required or
• An equivalent combination of experience and college education in accounting, finance or healthcare administration required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detailed working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in at least one specific payers application billing and/or collection process.
• Requires basic working knowledge of UB04 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient uses of hospital registration and/or billing systems and personal computers as well as Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
• Ability to type 35 WPM.

This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61