Self-Pay Biller

Eastern Plumas Health Care District; Portola (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Plumas Health Care District is seeking a Self-Pay Biller to manage uninsured patient accounts and post payments after insurance processing. The role focuses on timely billing, payment plans, and patient communications to support revenue cycle goals.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in medical billing or revenue cycle, familiarity with EHR and practice management systems, and strong attention to accuracy and HIPAA compliance. This is a non-exempt, full-time position in Portola, CA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree and healthcare billing experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of medical billing or healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage self-pay patient accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Generate and distribute patient statements in accordance with billing cycles.
• Monitor outstanding balances and perform timely account follow-up.
• Establish and maintain payment plans according to policy.
• Document all patient communications and account activity.

Skills

Medical billing

Patient communication

Accounts reconciliation

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Practice management systems

Job description

Position SummaryThe Self-Pay Biller is responsible for managing accounts for uninsured patients and patient balances after insurance processing. This position ensures timely and accurate billing, payment posting, collection follow-up, financial assistance screening, and patient communication regarding account balances while supporting the organization’s revenue cycle goals.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSelf-Pay Account ManagementReview and manage self-pay patient accounts for accuracy and completeness.Generate and distribute patient statements in accordance with billing cycles.Monitor outstanding balances and perform timely account follow-up.Establish and maintain payment plans according to policy.Document all patient communications and account activity.Patient Financial CounselingEducate patients regarding financial responsibility and payment options.Provide estimates for services when requested.Explain charges, balances, and payment expectations professionally.Billing and CollectionsReconcile patient payments accurately.Research and resolve billing discrepancies and account concerns.Review accounts for bad debt eligibility and collection placement.Coordinate with collection agencies according to policy.Monitor aging reports and reduce outstanding receivables.Insurance and Eligibility SupportIdentify patients who may qualify for insurance or government assistance.Work with registration and billing teams to ensure accurate account status.Compliance and ReportingMaintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards.Follow all federal, state, and organizational billing regulations.Prepare reports related to self-pay balances, collections, and payment plans.Participate in revenue cycle improvement initiatives.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree and healthcare billing experience preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 1-2 years of medical billing, patient accounts, collections, or healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred.Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems preferred.Rural health clinic or hospital billing experience preferred.Performance ExpectationsMaintain timely follow-up on self-pay accounts.Meet established collection and aging reduction goals.Ensure accurate payment posting and account documentation.Provide excellent patient service while supporting the organization's financial objectives.Maintain compliance with all applicable billing and privacy regulations.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of medical billing, collections, customer service, EHR systems, and revenue cycle operations. Strong communication and organizational skills required.Non-ExemptThis description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.