Patient Billing Specialist - Detail-Oriented Accounts

River Vista Behavioral Health; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health in California is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage electronic and manual billings, statements, and follow-up with third-party payers and patients for outstanding balances. The role includes preparing daily cash receipts, maintaining insurance logs, and providing timely billing reports while adhering to facility policies.

Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years in hospital and/or insurance billing preferred.
• Experience with patient accounts, computers, and multiple software programs required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all accounts for billing and ensure productivity standards are met.
• Submit insurance billings to primary and secondary payers.
• Prepare TAR forms for county authorization and billing.
• Transmit billings to third‑party payers, manually or electronically.
• Follow up with payers at 30‑day intervals after billing.
• Correspondence answered within 72 hours of receipt.
• Maintain tickler/aging system for prompt follow-up.
• Document contacts on a productivity log.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Medicare/Medicaid logs and databases.

Skills

Billing procedures

Medical billing

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Midas

Billing software

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health in California is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage electronic and manual billings, statements, and follow-up with third-party payers and patients for outstanding balances. The role includes preparing daily cash receipts, maintaining insurance logs, and providing timely billing reports while adhering to facility policies.

Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential.