SMRMC Full Time 1006-PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE-7093 Outpatient Rehab
Company: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Location: Mccomb
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Job Summary for the Patient Account Representative
for SMRMC or MS Cancer Institute: The Patient Account
Representative possesses knowledge of coordination of benefits,
subrogation, and government regulations regarding third party
recoupment and other matters. Accounting and business office skills
are needed, in addition to thorough knowledge and understanding
involving any patient’s account. Also requires excellent public
relations skills for addressing and resolving patient’s questions
or complaints regarding charges. The patient account representative
is expected to function within the scope of approved policies and
procedures, and regulations for the department and organization.
Will be responsible for assisting with orientation, preceptorship
and management of personnel assigned to unit. Must be able to work
and relate in a professional, non-defensive manner with peers,
physicians, administration, patients, and visitors. Must be willing
to work and complete any duties assigned by the Director without
complaint. Yearly mandatory education requirements are
non-negotiable and will be the responsibility of the employee to
completely in a timely manner. The Patient Account Representative
in ONCOLOGY uses their skill set to accurately perform diversified
duties with primary emphasis in hematology/oncology authorizations.
The patient account representative assists patients by obtaining
necessary authorizations for treatments or procedures when
required. Must provide high skills in areas required for office
organization and telephone communication. Requires a good sense of
judgement and analytical skills to perform a variety of tasks
associated with general account review. Work assignments will be
determined by adjustment of daily scheduled appointments and
priority needs of the patient, medical director, or director. The
account representative will be assigned to work up to 40 hrs. per
week with no weekend work required. The Patient Account
Representative is expected to function within the scope of approved
policies, procedures, and regulations of the department and
organization. Must be able to work and relate in a professional,
non-defensive manner with peers, physicians, administration,
patients, and visitors.
Keywords: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Gulf Port , SMRMC Full Time 1006-PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE-7093 Outpatient Rehab, Healthcare , Mccomb, Mississippi
