Patient Billing & Insurance Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is hiring a Patient Financial Specialist to interview and register patients for Emergency/Trauma or Ambulatory care, verify third-party insurance, and discuss balances. You will determine welfare eligibility and arrange payment terms, documenting all data in the PMAS system.

The role requires handling cash/credit payments and assisting with insurance authorizations. Location is Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, with a 24-hour rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• High school education with basic math and computer courses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to obtain patient information.
• Ability to explain payment options and collect payments.
• Familiarity with third-party health insurance claims processing.

Responsibilities

• Register patients on-line and verify insurance information.
• Discuss outstanding balances and arrange payment plans.
• Request coverage documentation and authorization as needed.
• Document information in PMAS accounting notes.

Skills

High school education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Persuasive collection techniques

Cash handling

Online data entry systems

Tools

PMAS accounting system

Online data entry system

Job description

Brown University Health is hiring a Patient Financial Specialist to interview and register patients for Emergency/Trauma or Ambulatory care, verify third-party insurance, and discuss balances. You will determine welfare eligibility and arrange payment terms, documenting all data in the PMAS system.

The role requires handling cash/credit payments and assisting with insurance authorizations. Location is Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, with a 24-hour rotating shift pattern.