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Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up
full-timeThe Woodlands

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Location

The Woodlands

Type

full-time

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About this role

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to assist in managing the company’s outstanding receivables, through routine communication with all payers (e.g. commercial insurance, Medicare, private pay patients, etc.) to ensure that expected reimbursement for patient care is processed timely and paid accurately.  

Essential Job Functions

  • Follow up on submitted claims (i.e., claim received, pending, processing, paid, etc.) and complete action as appropriate to ensure timely receipt and appropriate reimbursement
  • Communicate with payers regarding delinquent or denied claims, addressing issues and clearing barriers to payment
  • Manage claim details and verify accurate reimbursement, so as to initiate account adjustments and/or appeals on payment disputes 
  • File appeals for denied claims and follow-up as necessary through appeal resolution
  • Manage and maintain outstanding patient balances to ensure accurate reporting of company’s accounts receivable
  • Utilize on-line/telephonic resources to verify benefits and ensure claims are processed according to the appropriate benefit levels
  • Submit refund requests as necessary
  • Works special projects as assigned by Supervisor/Director/CFO

Other Job Functions

  • Meet position’s goals and objectives related to accuracy and productivity (e.g. days in AR, cash collections, etc.)
  • Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • 2+ years experience in a provider setting (inpatient or outpatient), required
  • Knowledge of all payors insurance; self-pay after insurance, reimbursements, collections, appeals, claims follow-up and third party billing, required
  • Experience with medical records or patient accounting systems, required
  • Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal payment laws, required
  • Knowledge and understanding of healthcare ‘explanation of benefits’ (EOB’s), required
  • Experience with a 10-key adding machine, required
  • Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Accounts,Insurance Follow-Up,Claims Processing,Reimbursement,Appeals,Collections,Third Party Billing,Medical Records,Communication,Teamwork,Healthcare Regulations,EOBs,Account Adjustments,Benefit Verification,Cash Collections,Accuracy,Productivity

About Emerus

Small Footprint. Big Impact. Emerus is the nation’s first and largest operator of neighborhood hospitals, partnering with leading health systems to deliver excellence, empathy and innovation in healthcare.

Our unique model combines a small-format hospital with a variety of outpatient and ancillary services available- all in one licensed facility. These include emergency care, imaging, specialty care and more, offering patient offering patients comprehensive, coordinated care right in their communities.

Headquartered near Houston, Texas, Emerus is committed to putting patients first. Our high standards have earned national recognition, including the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of Excellence Awards. We’ve proudly served neighborhoods for over 18 years and employ 2,000+ professionals across 20+ specialties.

We meet or exceed standards set by the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO), ensuring exceptional, patient-centered care.

Emerus proudly partners with trusted health systems across the U.S., including:
• Allegheny Health Network (PA)
• Ascension (WI)
• Baptist Health System (TX)
• Baylor Scott & White Health (TX)
• ChristianaCare (PA)
• Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican (NV)
• The Hospitals of Providence (TX)
• INTEGRIS Health (OK)
• Mon Health (WV)
• MultiCare Health System (WA)
• WellSpan Health (PA)

Emerus is more than a healthcare company—we’re a people company. We don't just build hospitals; we build amazing teams. Our collaborative culture provides you with a place to take your career to the next level, providing you with the resources to make that happen. We seamlessly integrate into the fabric of our partner health systems, becoming an extension of our partners' brand and culture.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 2006

What you'll do

  • The Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for managing outstanding receivables by communicating with payers to ensure timely reimbursement for patient care. This includes following up on claims, addressing denied claims, and managing patient balances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up do at Emerus?

As a Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up at Emerus, you will: the Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for managing outstanding receivables by communicating with payers to ensure timely reimbursement for patient care. This includes following up on claims, addressing denied claims, and managing patient balances..

Why join Emerus as a Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up?

Emerus is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up position at Emerus remote?

The Patient Accounts Specialist | Insurance Follow-Up position at Emerus is based in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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