Patient Accounts Intern

Howard County Medical Center; Saint Paul (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard County Medical Center is seeking a part-time billing assistant to handle a range of patient accounts tasks, including processing bills, addressing billing issues, and communicating with patients by phone or in person. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely support across departments.

Responsibilities include correcting claims, researching denials, following up on outstanding items, refunds, and insurance communications, with a professional appearance and ongoing growth

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.

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.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or currently enrolled in high school

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