Patient Services & Billing Specialist

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Health Services Specialist to provide exceptional front-desk support, register new patients, verify insurance, and manage billing activities. You'll maintain patient confidentiality, handle cash and payments, and help optimize daily clinic operations.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience in front office duties. Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant training is a plus, with flexibility in staffing and

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience in front office duties.
• Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant training preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications, with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with insurance verification and referrals preferred.
• Proficient in data entry and keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration and updates, and manages demographics and insurance activation.
• Manages account balances and cash collection; helps fill provider schedules via reminders and walk-ins.
• Pre-registers patients, screens for program eligibility, and schedules follow-ups.
• Completes end-of-day reconciliation; ensures cash/credit card reconciliation and secure deposits.
• Provides excellent customer service and supports other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front office

Data entry

Insurance verification

Billing knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School/GED

General Business

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Health Services Specialist to provide exceptional front-desk support, register new patients, verify insurance, and manage billing activities. You'll maintain patient confidentiality, handle cash and payments, and help optimize daily clinic operations.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience in front office duties. Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant training is a plus, with flexibility in staffing and