About the Role
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Representative to join their Business Office team. This role is vital in ensuring timely reimbursement and efficient revenue cycle operations, supporting quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Call and status outstanding claims with third party payors.
- Review claims issues, make corrections, and rebill.
- Utilize claims clearing house to review, correct, and resubmit claims electronically.
- Review explanation of benefits to ensure correct claim processing and payment.
- Complete adjustment forms with supporting documentation for account adjustments.
- Manage daily productivity, aiming for a minimum of 30-40 accounts worked per day.
- Prorate patient accounts and ensure correct financial class for balances due.
- Report weekly overviews to the BOD and participate in AR meetings.
- Gather and interpret system data to determine and initiate strategic steps for payment.
- Assist financial counselors as needed.
- Alert Financial Counselors and Business Office Director of benefit eligibility matters impacting reimbursement.
Requirements
- Medical billing and collections experience in a hospital setting required.
- Strong knowledge of insurance claims processing, accounts receivable management, and reimbursement practices.
- Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance payers preferred.
- Proficiency in healthcare billing systems and electronic claims processing.
- Psychiatric experience preferred.
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Accuracy-driven
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative work ability
Location
- West Bloomfield, MI
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
About the Company
- Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a joint venture between Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare.
- The organization expands access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout the Greater Detroit area.
- The state-of-the-art facility in West Bloomfield supports healing, recovery, and wellness.
- The hospital features contemporary amenities, outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a collaborative culture.
- The company is focused on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
- The organization is mission-driven and impacts the lives of adolescents, adults, and senior adults.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
