Patient Financial Services Clerk

Patient Financial Services Clerk

The Patient Financial Services Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the business office operations at Hemphill County Hospital District. This position is responsible for accurately processing patient billing, managing insurance claims, and maintaining financial records. The role is crucial to ensuring the hospital's financial health and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit insurance claims and patient bills.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient eligibility.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and resolve billing issues.
• Maintain and update patient financial records.
• Assist patients with billing inquiries and payment plans.
• Process payments and issue receipts.
• Perform data entry and maintain electronic health records.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• File and retrieve patient records as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and healthcare regulations.
• Prepare reports on billing activities and financial status.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.

Qualifications

Working Conditions

This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the hospital's financial processes. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently while providing excellent service to patients and the healthcare team.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and have experience in financial services or healthcare billing, we encourage you to apply!

Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military / veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law. Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.