Patient Account Representative

  • Full-time
  • Compensation: USD 20 - USD 24 - hourly

Company Description

Since 1982, Lincoln Orthopedic Physical Therapy has been a trusted provider of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services in the Lincoln community. Our reputation is built on exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to helping people return to the activities they love. Behind every successful patient experience is a dedicated administrative team that ensures accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and outstanding customer service.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
  • A collaborative, supportive, family-friendly work environment
  • The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled clinicians and an exceptional support team
  • A company culture focused on investing in its people and celebrating success

Job Description

As a Patient Account Representative, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of our practice by managing the billing and reimbursement process from claim submission through payment resolution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing excellent service to both patients and insurance partners.

  • Submit accurate and timely insurance claims for physical therapy services.
  • Review and resolve claim edits, denials, rejections, and unpaid balances.
  • Follow up with insurance carriers to ensure prompt reimbursement and appeal denied claims when appropriate.
  • Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
  • Post insurance and patient payments accurately and reconcile payment discrepancies.
  • Process patient account adjustments, refunds, and payment arrangements as needed.
  • Research and resolve billing inquiries from patients, providers, and insurance companies.
  • Maintain accurate patient account documentation within the practice management system.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively work outstanding balances.
  • Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and billing best practices.
  • Collaborate with front office staff and clinical teams to improve billing accuracy and reimbursement efficiency.
  • Stay current on insurance regulations, payer policies, and medical billing and coding requirements to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
  • 1-2 years of medical billing, accounts receivable, or healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred.
  • Experience working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation claims.
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, medical terminology, and insurance reimbursement processes.
  • Experience with insurance verification, claim submission, payment posting, and denial management.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and medical billing software (Waystar, Japari, or similar systems preferred).

Additional Information

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys solving problems and investigating complex billing issues.
  • Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Communicates professionally and compassionately with patients and insurance representatives.
  • Is self-motivated and able to manage priorities independently.
  • Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Is committed to continuous learning and process improvement.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join LOPT and become part of a team dedicated to helping our patients move better, feel better, and live better.

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