Patient Account Rep

About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

Job Summary

Performs job functions related to bad debt collections, billing, follow up, payment posting, refunds and credit balances. Works on billing claims, collection agency invoices and charges, payments, insurance follow up, Medicare and Medicaid processes, liens, attorney requests, refunds and credit balance reports. Ensures payments and other Revenue Cycle operations meet contract, governmental, and reimbursement guidelines. Assists management with daily operations in billing and collections of patient accounts, payment posting, bad debt agencies, and following up on payors.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High school diploma or GED.

Work Experience: Two (2) years experience in healthcare business, financials or patient accounts.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing /Correspondence
Writing /Reports

Job Attributes

Work Schedule: Hybrid Telecommuter

Other Requirements: Basic knowledge of accounting and knowledge of government (Federal and State) payment methodologies. Ability to work independent and resolve accounts with little or no direction. Must be able to analyze an account for proper payment adjudication and be able to appeal when applicable. Must be able to interact successfully in a culturally diverse environment

Equipment Operated: Basic PC, Typing, and 10-key by touch

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Clerical and Administrative Support