Patient Account Representative - Billing at Guthrie County Hospital – Guthrie Center, Iowa

Come be a part of the GCH team! GCH has not only been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, but was recently named one of the TOP 20. We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and exceptional staff, and we are looking to add to our team!

Guthrie County Hospital has an opening for a full-time Patient Account Representative in our Billing Department. This position reports to the Revenue Cycle Manager, working an average of 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Patient Account Rep posts payments from insurance companies and patients as well as researches, corrects and reprocesses denied claims. This position performs the billing function for Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances to ensure proper reimbursements are made on a timely basis. Patient Account Reps follow up on unpaid claims over 45 days old and contact past due self pay patients. They are also responsible for answering incoming department calls, processing payments over the phone, and setting up payment plans as needed.

GCH is dedicated to providing our employees not just a job, but a career where they can grow and have their voices heard. GCH offers an extensive benefits discount including:

• Professional Development Packages (clinical ladder, shared governance committees, & education and licensure assistance)
• Competitive compensation, PTO, full benefits package, IPERS, and employee discounts for GCH & GCH Clinic services
• Work/Life Balance Perks (free fitness center membership, discounted personal training, discounted meals, & EAP)

· High school diploma or equivalent

· One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience