Patient Account Specialist

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Patient Account Specialist to support inbound patient billing inquiries from a remote location within the United States. Responsibilities include explaining balances, processing payments, setting up payment plans, and guiding patients to MyChart and self-service options while documenting interactions in Epic.

Experience in healthcare revenue cycle and high-volume call centers is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare customer service or billing experience.
• Experience in a high-volume call center preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient conversations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound patient billing and payment-related calls.
• Explain account balances, copays, deductibles and coinsurance.
• Process payments and assist with payment arrangements.
• Educate patients on MyChart and self-service resources.
• Assist patients with financial assistance inquiries.
• Document all interactions within Epic.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate department.
• Deliver professional and compassionate customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Call center experience

Healthcare knowledge

Tools

Epic

Job description

Patient Account Specialist

Location

Remote w/ Equipment provided (must reside within Virginia)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST

This role will be responsible for inbound patient billing inquiries, assist with payments, explain account balances, discuss payment plans and financial assistance options, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer inbound patient billing and payment-related calls
• Explain account balances, copays, deductibles, and coinsurance
• Process payments and assist with payment arrangements
• Educate patients on MyChart and self-service resources
• Assist patients with financial assistance inquiries
• Document all interactions within Epic
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate department
• Deliver professional and compassionate customer service

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare customer service, medical billing, revenue cycle, or call center experience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a high-volume call center environment preferred
• Epic experience preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive patient conversations professionally

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.