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At Survival Flight, our mission extends beyond transporting patients-we're committed to providing exceptional service throughout every step of the patient experience. Our Patient Financial Services team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, ethical, and compliant billing practices while delivering outstanding customer service to patients, insurance carriers, and healthcare partners.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Patient Account Representative who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex billing challenges. If you have experience in medical accounts receivable, collections, or ambulance billing and take pride in seeing accounts through to resolution, we'd love to hear from you.

The Patient Account Representative is responsible for managing patient accounts from initial billing through final resolution. This role works closely with insurance companies, attorneys, patients, and internal departments to resolve claims efficiently while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and Survival Flight's policies and Code of Conduct.

• Manage patient accounts through the full revenue cycle, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

• Investigate and resolve denied or unpaid claims by submitting reconsiderations, appeals, and supporting documentation.

• Follow up with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance carriers, managed care organizations, auto insurance carriers, and workers' compensation payers regarding outstanding claims.

• Work with attorneys on lien resolution, settlements, and negotiated reductions when applicable.

• Re-submit claims as required to meet payer filing guidelines.

• Collect outstanding balances from patients, insurance carriers, and clients while maintaining exceptional customer service.

• Manage accounts in accordance with the No Surprises Act, including Open Negotiation and Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) requirements for out-of-network claims.

• Maintain accurate account documentation within billing software and patient records.

• Ensure all billing activities comply with company policies, HIPAA, state regulations, and all applicable federal healthcare program requirements.

• Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and support departmental goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable, medical billing, or collections experience

• Knowledge of the air ambulance industry and air medical billing requirements

• Working knowledge of:

  • Medicare

  • Medicaid

  • AHCCCS

  • Managed Care

  • Commercial Insurance

  • Auto Insurance

  • Workers' Compensation

• Knowledge of ICD-10 diagnosis coding

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding customer service and telephone etiquette

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

• Experience navigating medical billing software and electronic account management systems

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Previous ambulance or air ambulance billing experience

• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

• Full-Time

• Monday through Friday

• 8-hour shifts

• In-person position

• 401(k)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Schedule

• Employee Assistance Program

At Survival Flight, every role contributes to our mission of providing exceptional air medical care. Our Patient Financial Services team ensures patients receive professional, compassionate support while navigating the billing process with integrity and accuracy.

We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and service. If you're looking to make an impact while building a rewarding career in healthcare revenue cycle management, we'd love to have you on our team.

Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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