Patient Access & Billing Specialist

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Patient Finance Specialist responsible for timely patient registration and collecting information and payments. The role requires interviewing patients to gather account details, verifying insurance, and performing bedside registration to ensure accurate medical records and financial files.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, coordination with clinical staff, and effective communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and/or family to obtain all necessary account information.
• Perform bedside registration using carts/computers on wheels.
• Verify insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization as warranted.
• Calculate and collect patient liable amounts.
• Explain policies regarding services rendered according to JHS collection policies.
• Receive and process patient payments and issue receipts.
• Ensure required signatures for treatments and insurance.

Skills

Analyze and prioritize work

Effective communication

Handling stress with professionalism

Follow instructions

Independent judgment

Technology and software proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Patient Finance Specialist responsible for timely patient registration and collecting information and payments. The role requires interviewing patients to gather account details, verifying insurance, and performing bedside registration to ensure accurate medical records and financial files.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, coordination with clinical staff, and effective communication with patients and families.