Patient Accounts Auditor| FT| Day

About the position

The Patient Accounts Auditor is responsible for ensuring accurate patient accounts through daily auditing of patient accounts for the Surgery Center and related areas. This role maximizes revenue by coordinating proper billing of patient charges including implants, surgical supplies, and other payer approved charge items. The auditor communicates with various departments regarding patient accounting issues and performs several key duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily audits of patient accounts to ensure proper billing of chargeable surgical items and services.
• Maximizes revenue by auditing to ensure all surgical implants have been charged.
• Ensures that any charges that are not processed automatically are entered manually in accordance with hospital policies and procedures into appropriate clinical and financial system.
• Monitors daily Surginet revenue reports and error reports for any revenue discrepancies.
• Follows up on and corrects any errors.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in business or nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in auditing, patient financial services or related field required.
• Clinical experience and knowledge of patient chargeable items preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Consideration will be given for a degree in another discipline or substantial experience with patient charge auditing.
• Prefer Licensed RN/LPN.