Billing & AR Specialist: Insurance & Patient Claims

North Port Behavioral Health; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Port Behavioral Health is hiring an onsite Collection Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role handles insurance and patient billing, posting payments, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

The ideal candidate has strong data entry, organization, and attention-to-detail skills, with at least 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of medical billing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and insurance follow-up.
• Strong data entry, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to ensure timely payment.
• Process and submit insurance and patient bills to maximize reimbursement.
• Accurately enter charges, payments, adjustments, and other account transactions.
• Perform electronic billing and claims submission.
• Post cash receipts, adjustments, and maintain patient account records.
• Prepare bank deposits and record accounts receivable and miscellaneous cash.
• Balance accounts receivable and maintain supporting reports in accordance with department policies.
• Contact insurance companies and guarantors regarding outstanding balances and payment status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

North Port Behavioral Health is hiring an onsite Collection Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role handles insurance and patient billing, posting payments, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

The ideal candidate has strong data entry, organization, and attention-to-detail skills, with at least 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital setting.