A patient accounting representative is in charge of all patient accounting activities. In this career, you complete billing processes and handle revenue collections from patients or a third-party payer. Your responsibilities include processing applications from medical and life insurance and supplemental benefits, and you also review and process insurance claims to maximize reimbursement. You must be sure to follow office policies and follow up with necessary persons. You also handle all patient requests for medical records, doctor notes, and more. Other duties include maintaining a database with patient accounting data, keeping an updated list of insurance carriers and employers, and maintaining patient confidentiality. You are also expected to review daily reports from the clearinghouse, make corrections, and submit a clean claim.