Job Summary
The Patient Account Clerk handles the financial and administrative side of a patient’s hospitalization. This role helps patients understand and arrange payment for care while supporting accurate account management, insurance billing, and coordination of Medicaid applications.
Responsibilities
- Discuss financial arrangements with patients and assist with payment for hospital care.
- Prepare and submit insurance claims.
- Reconcile patient accounts and address related account details.
- Coordinate with Social Services on Medicaid applications.
- Manage the non-medical administrative tasks associated with hospitalization.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience, or two years of full-time clerical experience.
- Working knowledge of office terminology and business arithmetic.
- Ability to operate a personal computer.
