Patient-Centric Billing & Collections Specialist

Therapy South, LLC; Brook Highland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TherapySouth, LLC in Alabama is seeking a Billing and Collections Specialist to manage accounts with delinquent balances and communicate professionally with patients and clinics. You will document and update records in billing software, prepare statements, mail past due notices, submit claims (electronic and paper), and follow up on unpaid claims within standard cycles.

The role requires attention to detail, timely communication, and integrity in all transactions.

Responsibilities

• Document thoroughly, efficient, and accurate account updates in billing software notes.
• Provide feedback to management regarding possible problems and areas of improvement.
• Answer incoming patient and clinic phone calls while providing excellent customer service and handling inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Review accounts, print statements, attach past due letters as needed and mail.
• Submit accounts to collection agency.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
• Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount.
• Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
• Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances.
• Researching and appealing denied claims.
• Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Billing software

Job description

TherapySouth, LLC in Alabama is seeking a Billing and Collections Specialist to manage accounts with delinquent balances and communicate professionally with patients and clinics. You will document and update records in billing software, prepare statements, mail past due notices, submit claims (electronic and paper), and follow up on unpaid claims within standard cycles.

The role requires attention to detail, timely communication, and integrity in all transactions.