Medical Billing & Patient Collections Specialist

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois, Ltd.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois, Ltd. (NANI) in Oak Brook, IL seeks a detail-oriented Customer Service Rep to support the billing team and manage patient accounts and collections.

This full-time, in-office position focuses on verifying insurance coverage, reviewing balances, and coordinating payment plans with patients. The role requires 2–3 years in medical billing or collections, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and practice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in medical billing a plus.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in medical billing or patient collections preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare billing systems and insurance terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and practice management software.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient’s account to verify if there is active insurance coverage available for billing.
• Review patient accounts for outstanding balances.
• Contact patients via phone, email, or mail to discuss outstanding balances and set up payment plans when appropriate.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding account balances, insurance payments, and billing questions.
• Accurately document in the practice management system.
• Work collaboratively with the billing department to ensure proper posting of payments and adjustments.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Escalate unresolved accounts in accordance with office policy (e.g., to a collection agency).

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or medical billing certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Job description

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois, Ltd. (NANI) in Oak Brook, IL seeks a detail-oriented Customer Service Rep to support the billing team and manage patient accounts and collections.

This full-time, in-office position focuses on verifying insurance coverage, reviewing balances, and coordinating payment plans with patients. The role requires 2–3 years in medical billing or collections, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and practice