Patient Accounts Analyst I - Remote

Community Health Systems; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Competitive pay and full benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Accounts Analyst I to manage revenue cycle activities across assigned clinics, ensuring timely handling of system edits, denials, and patient billing issues. You will work closely with clinic staff and corporate teams to optimize financial performance and track billing metrics.

You will train clinic personnel on billing policies, analyze AR data, and maintain compliance with payer guidelines while supporting process improvements across sites.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of revenue cycle AR experience.
• 1-2 years in medical billing, patient accounts, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle operations.
• Experience with Athena, Epic, or other practice management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews AR aging dashboards to identify trends affecting clinic revenue cycle outcomes.
• Researches and resolves billing delays, insurance denials, and payment discrepancies.
• Develops end of month AR reporting for multiple sites.
• Performs root cause analysis to identify recurring billing workflow issues.
• Processes account adjustments per PPS/CHS policies and compliance.
• Provides training to clinic personnel on billing policies and workflows.
• Documents communication and resolutions between clinic staff and revenue cycle teams.
• Maintains knowledge of federal and state billing regulations and payer guidelines.
• Escalates complex issues to leadership for timely resolution.

Skills

Medical billing

Revenue cycle

Data analysis

Training & support

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Healthcare Admin/Business/Accounting

Tools

Athena

Epic

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid time off
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid time off
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching.

Job Summary

The Patient Accounts Analyst I is responsible for managing all aspects of the revenue cycle for assigned clinic locations, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of system edits, insurance denials, and patient billing issues. This role serves as a subject matter expert in billing and revenue cycle transactions, working closely with clinic staff and corporate teams to optimize financial performance. The Patient Accounts Analyst I also tracks, reviews, and reports on billing metrics and trends, providing insights to improve revenue cycle processes.

Essential Functions

• Reviews workflow dashboards and accounts receivable (AR) aging reports to identify trends in key financial performance indicators (KPIs) affecting clinic revenue cycle outcomes.
• Researches and resolves billing delays, insurance denials, and payment discrepancies, ensuring timely submission and payment of accounts.
• Develops and presents end of month AR reporting for multiple sites.
• Performs root cause analysis to identify recurring issues in billing workflows and collaborates with clinic personnel to prevent reoccurrence.
• Processes account adjustments in accordance with PPS/CHS policies and compliance regulations.
• Provides training and education to clinic personnel on billing policies, system workflows, and best practices for revenue cycle efficiency.
• Documents all communication, training sessions, and issue resolutions between clinic staff, corporate personnel, and revenue cycle teams to maintain accurate records.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state billing regulations, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines and revenue cycle best practices.
• Identifies and escalates complex issues outside standard workflows, ensuring timely resolution through the appropriate leadership channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience with revenue cycle AR processes
• 1-2 years of experience in medical billing, patient accounts, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle operations required
• Experience working with Athena, Epic, or other practice management systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding of medical billing processes, revenue cycle workflows, and payer reimbursement policies.
• Proficiency in Athena, Microsoft Excel, and other billing/accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret revenue cycle data, identifying trends and process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support clinic personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to research and resolve complex patient account issues.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach to revenue cycle optimization.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

The PPSI Team and Athena work alongside the Clinic Leaders and staff with the common goal of creating a clean and efficient revenue cycle.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS operates 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and approximately 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.