Patient Accounting/Medical Biller

Nflsurgeons; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Florida Surgeons is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Accounting/Medical Biller to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on accurate billing, timely reimbursements, and delivering excellent patient financial experiences.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of medical billing experience, familiarity with ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS, and proficiency in EHRs and billing software. This position supports the revenue cycle team and emphasizes compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of medical billing/claims experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding.
• Understanding of EOBs and claims processing.
• Proficient with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare patient accounts for billing.
• Ensure timely submission of claims and payments.
• Follow up on unpaid or denied claims with insurers and patients.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and support appeals.
• Communicate with patients about balances and payment plans.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle to meet goals and improve processes.
• Generate reports and resolve general patient account issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Billing software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Medical billing/coding certification

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Job description

North Florida Surgeons is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and service. We have over 300 medical providers and physician extenders and are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Patient Accounting/Medical Biller to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and excellent patient financial experiences. The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare billing and collections, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare patient accounts for billing, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely receipt of claim submission and payments; processing payments accordingly and reconciling all necessary data.
• Follow up on unpaid or denied claims with insurance companies and patients and assist in the resolution of outstanding payments from past due accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and provide documentation for appeals
• Communicate with patients regarding balances, billing questions, and payment plans
• Collaborate with the revenue cycle team to meet department goals and improve processes
• Generate and analyze diverse reports and work lists in the identification and resolution of general patient account issues.
• Communicate with insurance companies, patients, and internal departments to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance guidelines and billing regulations.
• Assist patients with billing inquiries and payment plans.
• Insurance verification and authorization
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in medical billing/coding preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, patient accounts, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Solid understanding of EOBs, insurance claims processing, and medical billing codes (ICD-10, CPT)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with EHR and billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)