You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Patient Account Representative to handle essential backend billing functions, including appeals, claims follow-up, denial management, and resolving billing issues. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely processing of medical claims and payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle backend billing functions.
• Work appeals and claims follow-up.
• Manage denial management queues.
• Research and resolve billing issues.
• Submit claims and post payments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Medical billing knowledge.
• Experience with appeals and Insurance F/U.
• Ability to navigate computer systems and billing platforms.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Meditech (EMR).
• Experience with Quadax (clearinghouse).
• Experience with OnBase (imaging/document management).

Experience

• 2-3+ years of medical billing experience.

Skills

• Medical billing
• Appeals and insurance follow-up
• Computer system navigation
• Billing platforms proficiency
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Meditech (EMR)
• Quadax (Clearinghouse documentation)
• OnBase (Imaging/document management)

Additional Requirements

• Schedule: Four 9-hour days and one 4-hour day, totaling 40 hours per week. Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM after training. Trainees follow their assigned trainer's schedule.
• Potential to transition to remote work for outpatient employees after meeting performance benchmarks.
• Overtime readily available.
• Short medical appointments do not require employees to use PTO.
• Supportive, non-punitive culture focused on identifying root causes and solving problems.
• Jeans permitted at the off-site office; business attire required when visiting or interacting at the main hospital.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Hours Per Week

40 hours per week.

Start Date

ASAP

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.