Patient Billing Specialist: Detail-Driven & Impactful

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role handles insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hospital or medical office experience, strong data entry skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of business office experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of medical billing, AR, payment posting and insurance follow-up.
• Strong data entry, organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit insurance and patient bills to maximize reimbursement.
• Accurately enter charges, payments, adjustments, and other account transactions.
• Follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to ensure timely payment.
• Perform electronic billing and claims submission.
• Post cash receipts, adjustments, and maintain patient account records.
• Prepare bank deposits and record accounts receivable and miscellaneous cash.
• Balance accounts receivable and maintain supporting reports in accordance with department policies.
• Contact insurance companies and guarantors regarding outstanding balances and payment status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Insurance follow-up

Medical billing

Accounts receivable

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent acceptable

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role handles insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hospital or medical office experience, strong data entry skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.