AR Specialist I: Patient Accounts & Reimbursement

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas is seeking an accounts receivable specialist to support billing, claim corrections, reconciliation, and payment posting with a focus on customer satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in healthcare and a high school diploma; familiarity with receivables management systems and MS Office is preferred. You will handle patient accounts, respond to inquiries, and ensure timely reimbursement per department protocol.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years healthcare background.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency with receivables management modules including patient registration, charge entry, coding, claims processing, collections, reports and patient information inquiry.
• Works all cases in Work Queue to ensure corrections and timely reimbursement.
• Provide customer service for patients and authorized representatives, calls regarding accounts should be returned within 2 business days.
• Follow-up on assigned returned claims, denials, account reconciliations and rebills within five working days.
• Provide feedback to Management regarding claims issues and missing information.
• Review and resolve all assigned payer correspondence.
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and coding concepts.
• Experience with contract language preferred.
• Strong math skills.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Receivables management software

Job description

Methodist Health System in Dallas is seeking an accounts receivable specialist to support billing, claim corrections, reconciliation, and payment posting with a focus on customer satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in healthcare and a high school diploma; familiarity with receivables management systems and MS Office is preferred. You will handle patient accounts, respond to inquiries, and ensure timely reimbursement per department protocol.