Billing Specialist Lakeland Behavioral Health System

•3.0 Springfield, MO Job Details $19

•$20 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Accounts receivable management Account maintenance Financial transaction processing Medical office experience Mid-level High school diploma or GED Customer payment reminders Accounting data entry Charge capture (medical billing) Task prioritization Financial record maintenance Medical billing and coding communication with insurance companies Daily transaction recording Medical claims submission Medical billing account reconciliation Deposits Medical debt collection accounts Medical claim status updates Cash allocation Bank deposit preparation Quality data entry Patient collections management

Full Job Description Overview:

Billing Specialist $19

•20 hourly We are seeking a detail-oriented Patient Billing Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role is responsible for insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities Process and submit insurance and patient bills to maximize reimbursement. Accurately enter charges, payments, adjustments, and other account transactions. Follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to ensure timely payment. Perform electronic billing and claims submission. Post cash receipts, adjustments, and maintain patient account records. Prepare bank deposits and record accounts receivable and miscellaneous cash. Balance accounts receivable and maintain supporting reports in accordance with department policies. Contact insurance companies and guarantors regarding outstanding balances and payment status. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years of business office experience , preferably in a hospital or medical office setting. Knowledge of medical billing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and insurance follow-up. Strong data entry, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.