Physician Billing & Accounts Associate

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a detail-oriented staff member to support patient accounts across hospital and clinical facilities. The role focuses on processing claims, collecting payments, and addressing inquiries from patients and physicians about account status.

The successful candidate will assist with repayment terms, negotiate overdue balances, and help generate bills with payment options. Experience with payer enrollment issues and insurance explanations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Assists in processing and managing patient claims.
• Assists in collecting payments from third party insurance carriers and patients.
• Assists in resolving any issues relating to the physician account.
• Assists physicians with terms for repayment structures.
• Explains insurance benefits to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating bills for patients including payment plan options.
• Explain insurance benefits to patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions.

Skills

Patient accounts processing

Billing inquiries handling

Payment collection

Payer enrollment denial resolution

Insurance benefits explanation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell is seeking a detail-oriented staff member to support patient accounts across hospital and clinical facilities. The role focuses on processing claims, collecting payments, and addressing inquiries from patients and physicians about account status.

The successful candidate will assist with repayment terms, negotiate overdue balances, and help generate bills with payment options. Experience with payer enrollment issues and insurance explanations is a plus.