Patient Account Associate
Job Description
Processes monies/payments/adjustments related to patient accounts and ensures proper verification, reconciliation, and reporting of transactions. Assists all staff in the department with clerical support. Alternate working at the reception area meeting and greeting patients.
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.
Why Join Tucson Medical Center?
We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:
- Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
- Competitive Pay
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), completion of vocational medical office training desired, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of related experience such as cash handling, data entry, administrative assistant, customer service, financial billing or scheduling experience for diagnostic testing and/or surgery. Experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of medical insurance practices and policies and regulations.
Knowledge of third party payers and AHCCCS guidelines.
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
Skill in evaluating bills and paying or requesting collection in a timely manner.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals,
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and ability to apply basic algebraic concepts.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Application Instructions
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