Patient Billing & Insurance Specialist

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU School of Dentistry is seeking a Patient Accounts Clerk to support payment collections in the Patients Accounts Office. You will collect patient payments, update patient charts and accounts, and balance daily collections, ensuring accurate deposits for the next business day.

You will also assist with Medicaid and third-party insurance, verify eligibility, and handle related administrative tasks to keep patient records current and compliant.

Qualifications

• Core competencies include effective communication, customer focus, and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect and post payments from patients to the correct clinic departments.
• Update patient charts and accounts with current information.
• Balance daily collections and secure deposits for next day.
• Assist with Medicaid and third-party insurance processing and eligibility verification.
• Research and update patient information as needed and handle correspondence for returned checks.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Focusing on Customers

Following Policies and Procedures

Job description

LSU School of Dentistry is seeking a Patient Accounts Clerk to support payment collections in the Patients Accounts Office. You will collect patient payments, update patient charts and accounts, and balance daily collections, ensuring accurate deposits for the next business day.

You will also assist with Medicaid and third-party insurance, verify eligibility, and handle related administrative tasks to keep patient records current and compliant.