Patient Account Specialist : Single Business Office - (Vancouver, WA)

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Account Specialist : Single Business Office for a 1.0 full-time equivalent Non:Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of eight Hours. Required ID: POSITION DETAILS Responsible for working in a call center with patients and/or authorized designees to address payment options, provide insurance setup options and complete related paperwork for both Hospital and Clinic services. Establish and monitor payment arrangements with patients using guidelines established under the collection policy; resolve patient concerns and 3rd party issues to achieve a zero balance account. This position ensures acceptable cash flow and appropriate Days in Accounts Receivable via timely follow:up and resolution of balances owed. KEY FUNCTIONS :Identify uninsured or underinsured patients for eligibility for financial assistance through this organization or through government or private programs.