Outpatient Scheduling & Billing Specialist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant focused on patient intake and billing support at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will register patients, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, and verify demographics to ensure smooth visits.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and experience with medical billing and coding, strong people skills, and proficiency with the hospital's scheduling and billing systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with medical billing and coding; knowledge of diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Proficient PC skills and courteous telephone technique.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients using the hospital scheduling system, establishing appointment type, provider, and time.
• Completes pre-registration and registration; verifies demographics, insurance info, co-pays and physician; collects co-pays.
• Enters diagnosis/service codes in the online billing system from encounter sheets.
• Mails informational material to new patients and coordinates with outside agencies for information.
• Greets arriving patients, verifies information, orients to outpatient center, and handles calls and inquiries.
• Obtains and organizes medical records for physicians and nurses; ensures file completeness for visits.

Skills

Billing and coding experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Customer service skills

Data entry / scheduling systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant focused on patient intake and billing support at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will register patients, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, and verify demographics to ensure smooth visits.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and experience with medical billing and coding, strong people skills, and proficiency with the hospital's scheduling and billing systems.