Billing Specialist

The Primary Health Network; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

STD

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

College Savings

Fitness Center Reimbursement

ID Shield & Legal Shield

Job summary

The Primary Health Network is seeking a Billing Clerk to support the billing department by posting payments, managing batches, and assisting with collections and sliding fee discount programs. The role involves reviewing balances, documenting communications, and supporting insurance verifications.

The position emphasizes accuracy in data entry, strong communication, and team collaboration during a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience in a related billing or clerical position.
• Knowledge of basic patient accounting and medical billing principles.
• Data entry in a high-volume work environment.
• Detail oriented and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manually post payments and balance daily batch totals.
• Import auto posting files and prepare related batches.
• Review patient balances to determine when collections are needed and issue notices.
• Field patient calls, take payments, set up payment plans, and research accounts for billing trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

This position will assist with payment posting, patient collections, sliding fee applications, secondary billing, and other duties, as assigned to support the billing department to function at a high level. This position will contribute to the patient care environment by identifying, analyzing, and problem-solving billing related issues when required.

Manually post payments and ensure proper daily balancing of batch totals

Import auto posting files and prepare related batches

Review patient balances to determine when collection efforts should take place. Implement collections policy and ensure appropriate notices are produced and sent out to patients in accordance with policies

Field patient phone calls, take patient payments, set up payment plans, review and research patient accounts for purposes of identifying billing trends and maintaining a clean AR aging

Educate and assist patients with the completion and submission of sliding fee discount program (SFDP) applications. Review and recommend for approval SFDP applications. Assist with SFDP renewal applications.

Document all communications with Insurance carriers, patients, and other sources associated with the patients financial account

Assist with insurance verification, run eligibilities, and determine appropriate insurance classification for uninsured or self-pay patients

Must be able to accurately identify and populate account demographics

Must be able to enter basic formulas and calculation in Excel for tracking purposes

Must be able to attend staff meetings and any site requested

Other duties, as assigned

Location and Hours of Position

The general office hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Compensation

Position starts at $16.00 per hour, however, PHN recognizes certification, licensure, experience, education and site location when determining wage.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1 to 3 years experience in a related billing or clerical position.

Knowledge of basic patient accounting and medical billing principles

Data entry in a high-volume work environment.

Detailed oriented.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication skills and working relationships with other employees, patients, organizations, and the community

Choosing PHN means more than a job title; it's a holistic experience that nurtures every facet of your well-being and aspirations.

• Medical/Dental/Vision (Employee and Family plans available immediately upon start date!)
• Employer Paid Short Term disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• College Savings Plan
• Fitness Center Membership Reimbursement
• ID Shield & Legal Shield

The Network

The Primary Health Network is the largest Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in the state of Pennsylvania. The mission of Primary Health Network is to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve by fostering trust and ensuring that every individual has access to high-quality, compassionate and exceptional healthcare.

With the Joint Commission Accreditation, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality in healthcare, ensuring top-notch services that surpass industry benchmarks. Some additional achievements that exemplify our commitment to optimal health and wellness include:

Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation

Age Friendly Care Health System Participant

HRSA Community Health Quality Recognitions in COVID-19 data reporting, advancing health information technology for quality, and continued implementation of the Primary Care Medical Home care model.

Ranked an impressive #5 in the Government & Non-Profit sector by Inspiring Workplaces of North America for 2023

Accessibility Support for Applicants

Primary Health Network is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities.

If you experience difficulty accessing our careers site or completing an application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our team will work with you to provide an accessible alternative application process.

Primary Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)