Charge Entry- Patient Accounts

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc in Houston, Texas, is looking for a motivated Patient Accounting professional to manage patient accounts. The role involves chart assembly, patient admissions, charge entry for surgeries, and insurance billing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of medical office experience, alongside strong communication skills and excellent customer service. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of hospital or medical office experience required.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette.
• Ability to prepare work area to meet high-paced demand.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart assembly and patient admissions.
• Enter charge data for surgery and imaging patients.
• Assist with patient scheduling and billing insurance claims.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood is seeking a motivated Patient Accounting to join our team. Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Summary

Perform chart assembly, preparation, review, and filing/scanning. Assist with patient admissions/pre-op patient check-in. Communicates with patients over the telephone regarding procedural information.

Enter all charge entry data for all surgery and imaging patients to ensure the capture of all charges relative to patient visit.

Assist with patient scheduling and coordination. Posting payments, transferring any remaining balances to the appropriate party and making any needed adjustments. Billing insurance claims and working insurance denials.

Maintaining the daily deposit log. Operates telephone system including receiving incoming calls, taking messages, identifying nature of business and call. General clerical duties and any other business office duty as assigned by management.

Required Skills

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of hospital or medical office experience required.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional way.
• Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high-paced demand.
• Show a genuine desire to work and improve the Center as a whole.
• Exceptional multi- tasker.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.