Patient Access & Billing Specialist

SIU Medicine; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Lincoln, IL seeks a Medical Office Assistant to support patient registration, billing, and front-office tasks on site. You will input demographics, verify insurance, and assist with billing questions while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with EHRs, and professional communication with patients and staff. This is an on-site position in Illinois with potential training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related work experience or completion of a medical office/secretarial program.
• Experience in healthcare settings and medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register and welcome patients; collect demographic and billing information.
• Input/update patient demographics and billing data in the system.
• Scan and index patient insurance cards into the EHR.
• Handle patient payments and assist with billing/insurance questions.
• Answer calls and route to nurses or physicians as needed.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Telephone communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical office assistant program (optional)

Tools

EHR systems

Billing and insurance basics

Job description

SIU Medicine in Lincoln, IL seeks a Medical Office Assistant to support patient registration, billing, and front-office tasks on site. You will input demographics, verify insurance, and assist with billing questions while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with EHRs, and professional communication with patients and staff. This is an on-site position in Illinois with potential training provided.