Patient Billing & Eligibility Specialist

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a part-time Patient Registration Clerk to support Emergency/Trauma and Ambulatory services. You will verify demographics, insurance information, and welfare eligibility, and discuss payment options with patients.

The role involves online data entry, claims processing, and coordinating with the Patients Accounts Advocate. Strong communication and math skills are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment in Providence, RI.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills to obtain patient information and interact with the public.
• Persuasive collection techniques and ability to set payment terms.
• Experience with third-party insurance claims processing and documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in on-line data entry and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for Emergency/Trauma Center or Ambulatory services.
• Discuss and arrange payment vs. welfare options; obtain authorization for treatment.
• Enter demographic and insurance data into computer system and process claims.
• Collect payments for services and post to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare deposits and manage payment schedules with patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cash collection

Insurance claims

Data entry

Math skills

Accounting systems

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a part-time Patient Registration Clerk to support Emergency/Trauma and Ambulatory services. You will verify demographics, insurance information, and welfare eligibility, and discuss payment options with patients.

The role involves online data entry, claims processing, and coordinating with the Patients Accounts Advocate. Strong communication and math skills are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment in Providence, RI.