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Patient Billing Specialist

Billing SpecialistBilling SpecialistContractRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50Since 2020H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$20 / hour

Seniority

Senior

High School3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Patient Billing Specialist

Allara

• Provide empathetic, patient-centered support through communication software • Serve as a trusted resource for patients seeking assistance with their care journey. • Answer routine billing questions, including helping patients understand statements and account balances. • Explain basic insurance concepts such as deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and patient responsibility. • Provide general education on in-network and out-of-network coverage. • Confirm insurance information on file and assist with basic eligibility questions. • Help patients understand where their accounts are within the billing process. • Communicate billing-related updates provided by the Revenue Cycle team. • Act as a liaison between patients, providers, billing specialists, and internal teams. • Escalate complex billing or insurance concerns to the appropriate team. • Provide warm handoffs with complete context to minimize patient frustration. • Maintain accurate documentation of all patient interactions. • Handle sensitive patient information with professionalism and confidentiality. • Identify recurring patient concerns and share feedback that may improve the patient experience.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in medical billing, revenue cycle, healthcare administration, or a patient-facing role with direct exposure to billing or insurance processes.
  • Familiarity with basic billing concepts like premiums, EOBs, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and patient responsibility.
  • Experience supporting or navigating patients with questions, escalations, insurance assistance, or billing-related questions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to explain complex information in a simple, patient-friendly way.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenging conversations.
  • Comfortable working across multiple systems and managing sensitive information.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

  • 1099 Contractor role

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