Hospital Billing & Collections Specialist

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Kona Community Hospital on the Big Island in Kealakekua, HI is seeking a clerical, administrative and support professional for a temporary/Full‑time role. The position pays an annual salary of $46,800–$52,656 and requires high school completion with hospital billing experience.

Responsibilities include handling outpatient claims, follow-up with payors, confirming charity care eligibility, and maintaining accurate account history within the billing system.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of typing, stenographic, clerical work or similar experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may substitute for general experience.
• One year of medical billing and collections experience in a hospital/clinic setting.
• Knowledge of office practices, grammar, and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Bills outpatients on appropriate claim forms and follows up on assigned accounts.
• Files claims and communicates with payors to secure payments.
• Verifies services and resolves missing charges or corrections with departments.
• Maintains patient financial information and handles installment plans and delinquencies.

Skills

Clerical data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kona Community Hospital on the Big Island in Kealakekua, HI is seeking a clerical, administrative and support professional for a temporary/Full‑time role. The position pays an annual salary of $46,800–$52,656 and requires high school completion with hospital billing experience.

Responsibilities include handling outpatient claims, follow-up with payors, confirming charity care eligibility, and maintaining accurate account history within the billing system.