Patient Account Representative - Registration Front Office - Treasure Valley Hospital
Company: SCA Health
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
Patient Account Representative - Registration Front Office -
Treasure Valley
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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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Keywords: SCA Health, Boise , Patient Account Representative - Registration Front Office - Treasure Valley Hospital, Administration, Clerical , Boise, Idaho
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