Patient A/R Specialist

Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $21.95/HR-$29.69.00/HR.

  *Role may be required to work at other sites as needed                            

PositionSummary:

The Patient Accounts Receivable Specialist (PARS), reporting to the Revenue Cycle Manager, collects payments and reconciles outstanding account balances for services rendered to patients.

This role will have an assigned primary location but may be required to work at or travel to different locations as needed.

EssentialFunctions:

• First point of contact with patients that have questions/concerns regarding billing/payment
• Collect and post patient payments to patient accounts in practice management software
• Receive notice of patient payments from Accounts Receivable team to post in practice management
• Provide receipts of posted payments Accounts Receivable team for their records
• Generate patient statements as requested
• Setup patient payment plans for large balances due
• Run balance error reports daily and make corrections as needed to prevent patients receiving a bill in error
• Provide support to billing team, which may include daily coverage in a biller’s absence
• Correct and rebill claims as needed
• Actively uses the functions of customer portals, accessing information, and downloading reports.
• Performs general office work such as data entry filing, faxing, scanning, andcopying
• Prepares and resolves patient account reconciliation reports independently or as delegated in a timelymanner.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the position including HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA, etc.
• Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams. Works with team members proactively to support quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals for the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. 
• At all times demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Competency communicating effectively across theorganization.
• Highly detail-oriented andorganized.
• Ability to meet a constant stream ofdeadlines.
• Superior analytical and problem-solvingskills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customerservice.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency of computers and MS Office.

PreferredQualifications:

• 2 years of accounts receivables experience in a nonprofit and/or health care setting ispreferred.

Please Note:This position may be grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle. Grant funding for any position does not impart any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, lnc.'s employment for a specific period of time. Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, lnc.'s status as an"atwill" employer.