About the job
The Patient Account Representative at Luminis Health works in the Central Billing Office in Annapolis, MD. This position centers on processing and submitting patient charges, handling billing services, and supporting both internal teams and external clients. Most communication takes place by phone, so clear and professional interaction is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice Management Software: Update facility files and patient demographics in billing system databases. Ensure accuracy in charge and payment batches, bank deposits, and reconciliations. Edit claims and manage claim notes.
- Insurance Processing: Post charges, payments, and adjustments. Address unpostable items, manage credit and collection lists, and apply kick codes. Use coding knowledge as required.
- Account Organization: Track, file, and document correspondence to maintain accurate collections and follow-up records.
- Technical Skills: Use Outlook for email and navigate Microsoft Word and Excel for daily work.
- Collections: Respond to patient billing and insurance questions, resolving financial issues in a timely manner.
- Billing Interpretation: Interpret billing slips and use the athena workflow dashboard as part of daily tasks.
- Business Operations: Complete payment and deposit batches with correct fund allocation. Review patient invoices and claims for accuracy before submission. Understand month-end productivity and statistical reports, as well as financial policies such as cash discounts, payment plans, and sliding fee schedules.
- Customer Service: Prepare account history for physician review or for transfer to collection agencies when needed.
- Communication: Answer patient calls efficiently, using proper telephone etiquette and maintaining privacy for protected health information.
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive, reliable, and professional attitude within the team and workplace.
Accessibility
Luminis Health provides reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of this role.

