Patient Accounts Intern

Hcmc; Nebraska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard County Medical Center is seeking a part-time billing support member to perform essential patient account tasks. Responsibilities include correcting claims, researching denials, and following up on outstanding items, with interactions by phone or in person as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional appearance, and dependable performance, with 6–10 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Candidates should have a High School diploma or current enrollment and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Basic computer proficiency and data entry accuracy.
• Strong communication skills for patient and insurer contact.
• Willingness to learn office workflow and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Correct incomplete claims in clearinghouse.
• Research and reprocess payment denials as needed.
• Follow up on outstanding claims.
• Review credit balance reports and prepare refunds.
• Call insurers on denials and follow-ups.
• Assist with projects across departments.
• Demonstrate teamwork and professional conduct.
• Maintain dependability and timely work.
• Support the organization's goals and objectives.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or currently enrolled

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Completes various billing functions as directed. Assist as needed with preparation of Detail bills. Assist patients with billing issues as needed. This is done by phone or face to face. Document all activity within the Patient Accounts system for future reference. Review and handle patient correspondence that is applicable to your position.

Hours: Varies 6-10 Hours/Week, Days, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Correct any claims that are incomplete in clearinghouse.
• Research, correct & reprocess payment denials as required.
• Follow-up on outstanding claims.
• Review credit balance report and prepare refunds.
• Call insurances on denials/follow ups.
• Assist with projects as they become available within other departments.
• Demonstrates Teamwork through collaboration, working well with others, concern for co-workers, and a team approach to accomplishing service and quality.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and immediate supervisors as well as with other departments.
• Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
• Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
• Maintains dependability and completes work in a timely matter.
• Support the organization's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Currently Enrolled in High School
• Basic computer proficiency, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn office workflow