Patient Billing & Collections Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Receivables Specialist responsible for timely collection of third party and private pay accounts. The role requires handling hospital business office duties in a high-volume setting, with emphasis on accuracy in patient billing and collections.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and 10-key.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hospital business office or medical-related experience.
• Knowledge of business office, patient billing, or collection procedures in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and 10-key arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Reviews incoming correspondence and takes appropriate action. Responds promptly to inquiries.
• Analyzes accounts for errors, adjustments and credits, issuing corrected entries when necessary. Updates account information accordingly.
• Documents communications accurately and completely.
• Serves as a mentor and resource for less experienced staff.
• See Addendums for Job Related Specific Duties
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Receivables Specialist responsible for timely collection of third party and private pay accounts. The role requires handling hospital business office duties in a high-volume setting, with emphasis on accuracy in patient billing and collections.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and 10-key.