PATIENT ACCOUNT SPECIALIST - SCH BUSINESS OFFICE

South Central Regional Medical Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS is seeking a Patient Account Specialist to support the SCH Business Office. The role focuses on self-pay follow-up, payment posting, account resolution, and accurate billing to ensure positive patient experiences.

You will assist patients with billing questions, post payments and adjustments, maintain detailed documentation, and coordinate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies while upholding HIPAA and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and support within the Billing Business Office.
• Assist with self-pay account follow-up, payment posting, and balance verification.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies; document activity in detail.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards and assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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PATIENT ACCOUNT SPECIALIST - SCH BUSINESS OFFICE

Full Time Admin Support Worker Laurel, MS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2062

Department:

Business Office

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

The Patient Account Specialist is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and support within the Billing Business Office. This role focuses on self-pay account follow-up, payment posting, account resolution, and Single Billing Office functions to ensure accurate account management, timely payment processing, and positive patient experiences.

Assist patients with billing questions and account concerns; Process and post payments, adjustments, and refunds accurately; Maintain detailed documentation of account activity; Perform SBO functions including account review and balance verification; Research and resolve account discrepancies; Work returned mail and update account information; Coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues; Ensure compliance with billing regulations and HIPAA; Maintain productivity and quality standards; Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong customer service and communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly and professionally; Ability to work independently and manage priorities; Strong attention to detail; Proficient computer skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred; Previous experience in medical billing, collections, or healthcare finance strongly preferred.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.