Patient Accounts & Billing Specialist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Account Specialist to ensure timely collection of patient accounts, handle inquiries, and manage insurance follow-ups. You will collaborate with patients, insurance carriers, and internal staff to ensure compliant, efficient billing processes.

The role emphasizes accurate claim status, denials handling, and secure data handling in a hospital setting, under the Revenue Cycle Management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• 1 year hospital or healthcare clerical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with managed care contracts and medical billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform account follow-up with patients to maximize reimbursements.
• Proactively work with payers to resolve accounts in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of payments and ensure secure handling of credit card information.
• Interact with patients, insurers, and internal teams to ensure accurate billing.

Skills

Patient accounts

Billing follow-up

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in business/finance

Tools

Cerner

Billing software

Job description

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Account Specialist to ensure timely collection of patient accounts, handle inquiries, and manage insurance follow-ups. You will collaborate with patients, insurance carriers, and internal staff to ensure compliant, efficient billing processes.

The role emphasizes accurate claim status, denials handling, and secure data handling in a hospital setting, under the Revenue Cycle Management team.