Patient Billing & Claims Assistant - Part-Time

Howard County Medical Center; 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

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.