Medical Billing & AR Specialist (Day Shift)

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FMLA leave

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, is seeking a full-time Billing Specialist to accurately post and reconcile payments, review adjustments, and maintain patient account balances in our hospital systems.

You will analyze insurance payments and contracts to ensure proper reimbursement while addressing underpayments or denials with payers and internal teams. Strong written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with medical terminology and insurance billing requirements.
• Experience in accounts payable or receivable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile daily payments and apply adjustments to patient accounts.
• Analyze insurance payments and managed care contracts for accurate reimbursement.
• Identify underpayments or denials and collaborate with payers to resolve them.
• Distribute billing and manage hospital mail while correcting mailing discrepancies.
• Communicate professionally with patients and internal stakeholders regarding accounts.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Medical terminology

Insurance billing knowledge

Medical coding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Billing software familiarity

Job description

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, is seeking a full-time Billing Specialist to accurately post and reconcile payments, review adjustments, and maintain patient account balances in our hospital systems.

You will analyze insurance payments and contracts to ensure proper reimbursement while addressing underpayments or denials with payers and internal teams. Strong written and verbal communication are essential.