Patient Accounts | Patient Account Representative (Poughkeepsie)
Company: Madison Approach
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Patient Account
Representative (Long-Term Temporary) Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
On-site Schedule: 8:00am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Pay Rate: $22-23/hr
DOE About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented Patient
Account Representative to join our client's healthcare team on a
long-term temporary basis. In this role, you will be responsible
for managing patient accounts, processing medical billing, and
ensuring accurate insurance claim submissions while providing
excellent customer service to our patients. Key Responsibilities:
Process and submit medical insurance claims while ensuring
compliance with billing guidelines and regulations Verify patient
insurance eligibility and benefits Review and resolve denied claims
through appropriate follow-up and appeals processes Communicate
with patients regarding their account status, payment options, and
insurance-related questions Maintain accurate patient records and
documentation in the medical billing system Collaborate with
healthcare providers and insurance companies to resolve billing
discrepancies Monitor accounts receivable and assist in collections
processes Generate and analyze billing reports as needed
Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Either:
• Minimum of 1 year medical billing experience • Recent graduate
with certification in Medical Billing and Coding Strong
understanding of medical terminology and insurance billing
procedures Proficiency in medical billing software and Microsoft
Office applications Excellent attention to detail and
organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication
abilities Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply
with HIPAA regulations Preferred: Associate's degree in Healthcare
Administration or related field Experience with electronic health
record (EHR) systems Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding Prior
experience in a healthcare setting
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