Patient Billing & AR Specialist

NOBEL Women; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Financial Assessor Patient Accounting to support accurate claims processing and timely receivables. You will work within the Patient Accounting team to ensure compliance with HIPAA, coding, and regulatory guidelines while communicating with payers and patients.

The role requires basic billing knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Day shifts with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One year related work experience or college degree preferred.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing practices.
• Extensive experience with PC applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Learn quickly and meet continuous timelines.
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet productivity and quality standards for claim edits and timely filing of claims.
• Follow up on third party payer receivables and overturn denials for payment resolution.
• Perform daily, systematic reviews of work lists to ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy standards and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and report to management.
• Attend training and seminars as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA/privacy

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Learn quickly

Education

High School diploma

One year related work experience or college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Financial Assessor Patient Accounting to support accurate claims processing and timely receivables. You will work within the Patient Accounting team to ensure compliance with HIPAA, coding, and regulatory guidelines while communicating with payers and patients.

The role requires basic billing knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Day shifts with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.