Patient Financial Specialist - Billing & Collections

Montefiore Nyack; New City (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack is seeking a Patient Account Representative for the Patient Financial Services department in New City, NY. The role focuses on registration, verification, claim submission, cash application, balance follow-up, and financial counseling to assist patients with payment options.

The ideal candidate has clerical or billing experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to work day shifts in a hospital office environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Clerical / Billing experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify information.
• Submit claims and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Apply cash to accounts and assist with collection of balances.
• Provide financial counseling and help with payment options.
• Maintain accurate notes of all collection activities.
• Update patient billing data in the system.
• Respond to inquiries from patients and third party payers.
• Identify and correct data issues impacting claim submission.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clerical / Billing experience

PC / CRT experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Montefiore Nyack is seeking a Patient Account Representative for the Patient Financial Services department in New City, NY. The role focuses on registration, verification, claim submission, cash application, balance follow-up, and financial counseling to assist patients with payment options.

The ideal candidate has clerical or billing experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to work day shifts in a hospital office environment.