Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Patient Accounts Specialist I - Pre Visit
Job Description
Remote Patient Accounts Specialist I
- Pre Visit MedStar Health $18.70
- $32.72 /Hr. United States, Maryland, White Marsh 8094 Sandpiper Circle (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026
About the Job Full time, evening shift position, Monday - Friday, 11:30am
- 8:00pm The Pre-visit team is responsible for providing a positive patient experience by contacting the patients prior to their visit in our facilities to advise of their estimated financial responsibility for the upcoming scheduled service.
Once the patient is contacted, we complete pre-registration, pre-collect, check prior open balances and financial screening as appropriate. At time of contact for pre-collection, we offer agreeable payment plans, start the Medicaid application process and complete the financial assistance application if needed. We work closely with the Patient Advocates at each hospital to complete the Medicaid applications. We also work closely with Patient Access at all hospitals to collect the time-of-service payment and escalate any financial risk to review. Our goal is to make the patient's first MedStar Health experience their best experience. Job Summary-Pre-registers and pre-collects for services designated CFC responsibility. Maintains a professional and courteous behavior to ensure a positive image within the community served and to promote customer satisfaction. Minimal Qualifications
Education High School Diploma or GED required Experience 1-2 years' Experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable or related healthcare field required or an equivalent combination of experience and college education in accounting, finance or healthcare administration Knowledge Skills and Abilities Detailed working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in at least one specific payers application billing and/or collection process.
Requires basic working knowledge of UB04 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
Requires some knowledge of medical terminology and
CPT/ICD-10
coding.
Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficient uses of hospital registration and/or billing systems and personal computers as well as Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
Ability to type 35 WPM. This position has a hiring range of USD $18.70
- USD $32.
72 /Hr.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
Career Insights for Registrar / Patient Service Representative
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on national data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$46,455 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth