<p>A Hospital in Van Nuys is in the need of an experienced Patient Account Representative to join our team in Van Nuys, California. In this role, the Patient Account Representative will utilize your expertise in hospital billing and collections to ensure seamless revenue cycle operations. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance and organizational needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage hospital billing and collections processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Handle Medicare managed care, commercial insurance, and medical managed care accounts.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve medical billing denials and appeals to recover outstanding payments.</p><p>• Process claims for hospital inpatient and outpatient services with a focus on maximizing reimbursement.</p><p>• Collaborate with insurance carriers, patients, and internal teams to address billing inquiries and disputes.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable to identify and prioritize collections efforts.</p><p>• Utilize knowledge of HMO and PPO plans to navigate complex insurance requirements.</p><p>• Support training initiatives for entry level team members in Collector I positions.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of collections activities and prepare reports for management.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to hospital revenue cycle policies and procedures.</p>

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital billing and collections.<br>• Proficiency in managing Medicare managed care, commercial insurance, and medical managed care accounts.<br>• Strong understanding of hospital revenue cycle operations, including inpatient and outpatient billing.<br>• Skilled in handling medical denials, appeals, and insurance-related disputes.<br>• Familiarity with HMO and PPO insurance plans.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.<br>• Effective communication skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.<br>• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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