Insurance Billing Specialist - Patient Accounts

William Newton Hospital; Winfield (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS is seeking an Insurance Billing Specialist to manage the hospital's payer communications and revenue cycle. You will audit accounts, ensure coding accuracy, and collect payments from commercial, state and federal payers while maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will document all payer interactions, support pre-certification and referrals, and work with other departments to resolve claims and refunds.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance plans, government programs, and payer requirements.
• Knowledge of billing processes, pre-certification and referral procedures.
• Ability to document correspondence and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payment process and collect payments from payers using billing systems.
• Audit patient accounts for charges and coding accuracy.
• Maintain professional relations with insurance companies and agencies.
• Document all communications with payers and patients.
• Handle refunds, credits, and balances; assist with deposits and receipts.
• Stay informed on changes in the insurance industry and comply with policies.

Skills

Insurance billing

Accounts receivable

Documentation

Communication with payers

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS is seeking an Insurance Billing Specialist to manage the hospital's payer communications and revenue cycle. You will audit accounts, ensure coding accuracy, and collect payments from commercial, state and federal payers while maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will document all payer interactions, support pre-certification and referrals, and work with other departments to resolve claims and refunds.