Patient Billing Specialist – Medical Claims & AR

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

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Billing Specialist to join the Business Office. The role handles insurance and patient billing, payment posting, AR follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

Responsibilities include submitting bills, posting transactions, balancing AR, and following up with insurers to secure payments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical billing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and insurance follow-up.

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

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Billing Specialist to join the Business Office. The role handles insurance and patient billing, payment posting, AR follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

Responsibilities include submitting bills, posting transactions, balancing AR, and following up with insurers to secure payments in a fast-paced hospital setting.