Medical Billing & Collections Specialist I

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Billing Specialist to review and audit hospital accounts daily, ensuring accurate collection status and efficient escalation when needed.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of hospital billing/collection experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and familiarity with contract management and denial management systems. On-site position in Huntsville, Alabama with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year working experience in hospital or physician office billing and collection processes.
• Experience with electronic billing, internal report archives, and tools for database management.
• Experience preparing complex correspondence to resolve accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit accounts in contract management system on a daily basis to resolve and maintain collection status before escalation to Team Lead.
• Verify eligibility, correct and resubmit claims, and file third-party insurances by updating information in the host system.
• Utilize denial management system and respond to requests from insurers for additional information.
• Review EOBs to determine accurate balances, denials, and applicable appeal procedures; identify and correct posting errors.

Skills

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Billing Specialist to review and audit hospital accounts daily, ensuring accurate collection status and efficient escalation when needed.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of hospital billing/collection experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and familiarity with contract management and denial management systems. On-site position in Huntsville, Alabama with opportunities for professional growth.