Patient Billing & Accounts Specialist

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa is seeking a full-time medical billing specialist to handle incoming patient calls, verify insurance coverage, process payments, and resolve billing inquiries. You will communicate with patients about outstanding balances and work with insurance companies to ensure accurate claims submission and timely reimbursements.

The role may involve follow-up with collection agencies and other third-party agents when needed.

Qualifications

• Communication via verbal and written means is essential.
• Ability to understand an Insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Detail oriented with good problem solving abilities.
• Related office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming patient calls and verify insurance coverage.
• Process payments and resolve billing inquiries; communicate with patients about balances.
• Ensure accurate claims submission and timely reimbursements with insurers.
• Follow up on unpaid claims with insurance carriers, governmental agencies, and third parties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Billing & insurance knowledge

Attention to detail

Office software proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa is seeking a full-time medical billing specialist to handle incoming patient calls, verify insurance coverage, process payments, and resolve billing inquiries. You will communicate with patients about outstanding balances and work with insurance companies to ensure accurate claims submission and timely reimbursements.

The role may involve follow-up with collection agencies and other third-party agents when needed.