Patient Services & Billing Specialist

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a patient-facing front office specialist to manage registration, insurance verification and billing functions at the Family Medicine practice in Columbia, SC. This role involves cash handling, charge posting and coordinating with medical staff to ensure accurate documentation and timely payments.

The incumbent will support scheduling, chart preparation, and patient inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No previous experience required.
• Associate’s Degree in technical specialty program of 18 months minimum in length - Preferred.
• Multi-specialty group practice setting experience - Preferred.
• Basic understanding of ICD-9 and CPT coding - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and diagnoses coding.
• Post payments and balance with reports; handle cash deposits.
• Greet patients; check in; verify insurance information.
• Assist with outpatient coding and error resolution.
• Schedule surgeries and follow-up appointments; maintain patient charts.

Skills

Public interaction

Billing and posting payments

Cashiering and deposits

Front office coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in technical specialty program (min 18 months)

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a patient-facing front office specialist to manage registration, insurance verification and billing functions at the Family Medicine practice in Columbia, SC. This role involves cash handling, charge posting and coordinating with medical staff to ensure accurate documentation and timely payments.

The incumbent will support scheduling, chart preparation, and patient inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and a high level of customer service.