Hospital Medical Billing & Collections Specialist

Horizon Health Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116-bed facility located in Kingwood, NE Houston area. The Biller/Collector will drive the expedited collection process for outstanding accounts and interact with hospital staff to ensure timely payments and accurate billing.

The role requires 2+ years of medical billing experience, familiarity with MS400/Meditech, and advanced Excel proficiency. CPR and Crisis Intervention training must be completed before start, with opportunities for growth within UHS and its

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 2+ years medical billing experience; psychiatric setting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• CPR and Crisis Intervention training completed prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance benefits including co-payments, deductibles, and coverage limits.
• Collects co-payments, deductibles and deposits.
• Makes payment arrangements with patients or responsible payers after supervisor consultation.
• Contacts insurance companies regarding claim receipts and follows up on payments.
• Follows up on self-pay accounts by telephone and in writing.
• Reviews account balances and refers accounts for outside collection.

Skills

Medical Billing

Meditech

Excel

CPR training

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS400/Meditech

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116-bed facility located in Kingwood, NE Houston area. The Biller/Collector will drive the expedited collection process for outstanding accounts and interact with hospital staff to ensure timely payments and accurate billing.

The role requires 2+ years of medical billing experience, familiarity with MS400/Meditech, and advanced Excel proficiency. CPR and Crisis Intervention training must be completed before start, with opportunities for growth within UHS and its