Patient Access & Billing Specialist

101 Southeast Health; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Enterprise, AL seeks a patient admissions and billing support specialist to register patients, obtain authorization for services, collect billing information, and discharge patients after treatment. The role involves accurate data entry, coordinating with third-party payers, and delivering courteous customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The position requires excellent communication, basic computer skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Prefer one year of hospital or clinic revenue cycle experience.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Medical terminology required.
• Medical terminology may also be completed through SEH training and development electronic education program within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and obtains necessary information to register or admit patients.
• Obtains signatures for treatment and reimbursement permissions.
• Obtains billing information and ensures pre-authorizations are secured.
• Discharges patients after treatment completion.
• Maintains medical records and verifies charges.
• Performs duties in compliance with department and hospital policies.
• Provides efficient, professional service at all times.
• Acts as first point of contact for clients by phone or in person.

Skills

Typing

Computers

Interpersonal skills

Customer interaction

Education

High School diploma

Revenue cycle experience (1 year preferred)

Medical terminology

SEH training program within orientation

Tools

Transcription software

Job description

Southeast Health in Enterprise, AL seeks a patient admissions and billing support specialist to register patients, obtain authorization for services, collect billing information, and discharge patients after treatment. The role involves accurate data entry, coordinating with third-party payers, and delivering courteous customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The position requires excellent communication, basic computer skills, and attention to detail.