Patient Billing Representative

PsychPlus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PsychPlus is seeking a Patient Billing Representative to serve as the main contact for patients on billing questions and financial matters. The role emphasizes compassionate communication, accuracy, and confidentiality while handling balances, payments, and inquiries.

You will manage calls, emails, and voicemails, coordinate with internal teams on account discrepancies, and contribute to a positive financial experience throughout care.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare billing or medical billing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in patient-facing environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial conversations professionally.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple calls, voicemails, emails, and patient requests efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve patient billing-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage incoming phone calls, voicemails, and emails related to patient billing and financial questions.
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding balances, billing questions, payments, and account concerns.
• Research patient accounts and identify the appropriate resolution for billing issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve patient account discrepancies and billing concerns.
• Document patient interactions and follow-up activities accurately.
• Provide a professional, empathetic, and patient-focused experience during every interaction.
• Escalate complex billing or account issues when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other Patient Financial Services and RCM duties as needed.

Skills

Healthcare billing experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

CRM software

Office software

Job description

PsychPlus is a growing behavioral health organization focused on making high-quality mental healthcare more accessible through a modern, patient-centered approach. We are looking for a Patient Billing Representative to join our team and serve as a key point of contact for patients regarding billing and financial questions.

Position Overview

The Patient Financial Services Representative will support patients with billing-related questions and help ensure a positive experience throughout the financial side of their care. This role requires someone who is also comfortable working directly with patients and handling sensitive financial conversations professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve patient billing-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage incoming phone calls, voicemails, and emails related to patient billing and financial questions.
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding balances, billing questions, payments, and account concerns.
• Research patient accounts and identify the appropriate resolution for billing issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve patient account discrepancies and billing concerns.
• Document patient interactions and follow-up activities accurately.
• Provide a professional, empathetic, and patient-focused experience during every interaction.
• Escalate complex billing or account issues when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other Patient Financial Services and RCM duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Prior experience in healthcare billing, patient accounts, or medical billing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a patient-facing/customer service environment.
• Ability to handle billing questions and potentially sensitive financial conversations professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple calls, voicemails, emails, and patient requests efficiently.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software.

Preferred

• Experience working with behavioral health or mental healthcare billing.
• Experience with insurance verification, claims, patient balances, or payment collection.
• Experience with an EHR or healthcare billing system.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong RCM knowledge with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate is patient, professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable speaking with patients about billing and financial matters.