Surgical Billing Specialist- Surgery Billing Office

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL seeks a Charge Capture Specialist I to support the surgery department by reviewing procedure logs, preparing patient charges, auditing records, and maintaining reports. This role collaborates with physicians, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year in a secretarial or customer service role, proficiency with Excel and Word, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; strong computer skills.
• Experience: Secretarial/customer service 1 year; healthcare preferred; good computer skills in Excel/Word.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Typing 50 wpm minimum; proficient with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for the surgery department by reviewing logs and preparing patient charges.
• Audit records for accuracy and maintain records and reports.
• Assist visitors, physicians, and staff; ensure effective communication in the operating room.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 50 wpm

Excel

Word

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Typing

Job description

Job Summary

The Charge Capture Specialist I is responsible for the clerical support the surgery department by reviewing logging of surgical procedures, preparing patient charges, auditing records for accuracy, and maintaining records and preparing reports. Other responsibilities include assisting visitors, physicians, and staff as necessary, providing effective communication within the operating room, maintaining a safe, orderly office environment and assisting in the orientation of new secretarial staff.

The Charge Capture Specialist I is responsible for the clerical support the surgery department by reviewing logging of surgical procedures, preparing patient charges, auditing records for accuracy, and maintaining records and preparing reports. Other responsibilities include assisting visitors, physicians, and staff as necessary, providing effective communication within the operating room, maintaining a safe, orderly office environment and assisting in the orientation of new secretarial staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, above average computer knowledge and skill set.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous secretarial/customer service role (1 year experience required). Medical related experience preferred. Above average computer knowledge required (Excel, Word).knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment and supplies helpful.
• Must have above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Must be computer literate, able to type 50 wpm minimum and have a working knowledge of Excel and Word applications.
• Must be able to operate communication systems appropriately (telephones, fax, and scanners).
• Must have customer service orientation – including the ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and the ability to use effective interpersonal and teamwork skills when working with variety of people and situations.
• Must be able to organize work load, accomplish goals and objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to establish priorities, delegate when required and follow up in problem solving—including the ability to adapt to an often stressful and rapidly changing environment.
• Must have quality orientation and be attentive to detail. Ability to do problem solving and negotiate for positive results with staff and physicians.
• Must be able to work independently in a quiet environmnent.
• Must be able to multitask

About Us

Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

• We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al