Patient Accounts Billing Specialist

Guidehouse; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Patient Account Representative for on-site training at our Birmingham, Alabama client office. After training, schedules may shift; candidate should live within 50 miles. Role involves reviewing patient accounts, handling bankruptcy notices, and confirming insurance coverage as needed.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED or 2 years of relevant experience, plus 0–2 years in healthcare, health insurance, or finance. IDX/EPIC/STAR/HealthQuest experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or 2 years of relevant experience.
• 0–2 years of healthcare, health insurance, or finance experience.
• Familiarity with health insurance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review patient accounts to identify corrective opportunities before bad debt.
• Review bankruptcy notices to determine accounts to file with the courts.
• Confirm applicable insurance coverage or contact the patient for more information.
• Take appropriate action on accounts when corrections are required and note the account.
• Physician billing and hospital patient account review.
• Daily use of IDX and Healthquest software.
• Independently handle a variety of duties with minimal supervision.
• Other duties may be performed.

Skills

Healthcare billing

Patient account review

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years relevant experience in lieu of education

Tools

IDX Software

EPIC Software

STAR Software

HealthQuest Software

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Patient Account Representative for on-site training at our Birmingham, Alabama client office. After training, schedules may shift; candidate should live within 50 miles. Role involves reviewing patient accounts, handling bankruptcy notices, and confirming insurance coverage as needed.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED or 2 years of relevant experience, plus 0–2 years in healthcare, health insurance, or finance. IDX/EPIC/STAR/HealthQuest experience is a plus.