Patient Account Representative - Registration Front Office - Treasure Valley Hospital

Company: SCA Health
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

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• Boise, Idaho
• Treasure Valley Hospital
• Billing
• Regular
• Full-time
• 1
• USD $18.00/Hr.
• USD $21.00/Hr.
• 38869SCA Health Job Description Overview
  
  Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
  • We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
  • We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
  • We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
  • We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
    Responsibilities
    
    The Patient Account Representative registers patients and processes related paperwork. Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registration forms and performing other admission related tasks. May be expected to perform other clerical work. The PAR will function within the Center's policies and procedures, support SCA Values, SCA Vision and SCA Mission. JOB KNOWLEDGE:
    • Verifies insurance benefits and obtains necessary information needed to submit claims to insurance companies. Obtains pre-certification or prior authorization, if required.
    • Prepares patient charts and enters patient information into computer.
    • Interviews patients, relatives or other responsible individuals to obtain identifying and biographical information. Interprets hospital regulations to patient concerning pre-operative requirements. Explains rates, charges, services, and hospital policies regarding payment of bills.
    • Makes copies of ID, insurance cards, etc.
    • Obtains signatures from patients for insurance filing and admission papers.
    • Collects monies due at time of admission and gives payments to appropriate personnel.
    • Answers telephones as needed.
    • Performs other miscellaneous secretarial duties as needed.
    • Learns all other aspects of billing, scheduling, etc., for optimal efficiency of the Business Office.
    • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor.Secondary Responsibilities:
      • Back up PBX/Reception area and insurance verification.
        Qualifications
        
        Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience:
        • High school diploma, business courses, English, typing. Medical insurance filing/billing with knowledge of medical terminology. Has strong medical terminology. Has strong computer knowledge and skills. Has strong typing skills.License or Certification:
          • Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed. Has ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members. Possesses accurate judgment especially handling insurance claims and dealing with patient accounts. Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Business Office. Is courteous, understanding and sympathetic toward patients, physicians, and others. Participates in the Quality Improvement process and activities, including the areas of Safety, Physician Satisfaction, Documentation, Compliance with OSHA standards, and Risk Management. USD $18.00/Hr. USD $21.00/Hr.
            
            
            
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