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PATIENT ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE

Job Title: PATIENT ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE
Job Code: 4501
FLSA: N
Job Level: C1
Revised Date: 06/27/2005
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Record and generate variety of information pertaining to the patient revenue process. Accurate, high-performance level position requires certain degree of knowledge of complex rules and corresponding ability to apply these rules in the work environment to achieve desired outcomes

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Fiscal Responsibility: Record or generate revenue by gathering and processing information that impacts the patient revenue process. Fiscal responsibility measured on high production levels, quality of work output, in compliance with established DUHS policy standards. May also be defined in terms of value of work portfolio assigned and /or revenue expectations.Customer Service:Initiate and develop relationships with customers in order to gather and process information or resolve issues in order to receive accurate reimbursement and optimize internal and external customer satisfaction.Clerical Duties:Operate general office equipment. Generates letters, works on spreadsheets; enters and sorts data.Scope of Authority:Work independently and has the ability to make decisions relative to individual work activities. Accountable for individual work activities. Work assignments defined by immediate supervisor or manager. Job does not require supervision of other employees in the unit.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally required through a high school education, with some postsecondary education preferred.Additional training or working knowledge of related business

Experience

Two years experience working in hospital access, physician office or billing and collections or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks and work independently. Must be able to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisors. Must be able to understand and comply with policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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