Patient Billing & Collections Specialist I

Newberry Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry Health in Newberry County, SC, seeks a full-time Patient Financial Services Account Representative I to join our community-focused hospital. The role centers on analyzing accounts receivable, pursuing unpaid claims, and handling billing inquiries to ensure timely payments per payer contracts.

You will collaborate with hospital staff, physicians, payers and patients, comply with billing laws, and contribute to efficient revenue cycle operations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher or High School Diploma with two years or more revenue cycle experience.
• Successful completion of basic medical terminology coursework.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with the Meditech BAR system.
• HFMA CPAR certification is valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounts receivable and resolve unpaid claims.
• Handle billing inquiries from patients and payers.
• Follow up with third‑party payers and patients to secure payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable billing laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Decision-making

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher / HS diploma with 2+ years revenue cycle experience

Medical terminology coursework

HFMA CPAR certification

Tools

Meditech BAR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Newberry Health in Newberry County, SC, seeks a full-time Patient Financial Services Account Representative I to join our community-focused hospital. The role centers on analyzing accounts receivable, pursuing unpaid claims, and handling billing inquiries to ensure timely payments per payer contracts.

You will collaborate with hospital staff, physicians, payers and patients, comply with billing laws, and contribute to efficient revenue cycle operations.