Physician Billing & Accounts Associate

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in New York is seeking an entry-level Patient Accounts Assistant to support hospital and clinical billing operations. You will process claims, respond to billing inquiries, collect payments, and help resolve payer enrollments and related issues.

With a High School Diploma and 0–1 years of relevant experience, you will assist physicians and departments with billing questions, explain insurance benefits to patients, and help generate bills and payment plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• 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 in answering any questions physicians may have about their account.
• Assists physicians with terms for repayment structures.
• Assists in negotiations of any overdue balance to recover payment from physicians.
• Assist in generating bills for patients including payment plan options.
• Explains insurance benefits to patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell in New York is seeking an entry-level Patient Accounts Assistant to support hospital and clinical billing operations. You will process claims, respond to billing inquiries, collect payments, and help resolve payer enrollments and related issues.

With a High School Diploma and 0–1 years of relevant experience, you will assist physicians and departments with billing questions, explain insurance benefits to patients, and help generate bills and payment plans.