Patient Accounting Specialist – Hospital Billing

INTEGRIS Health

Patient accounting specialist processing claims, payments, and payer follow-up for Oklahoma’s largest nonprofit health system. Maintaining compliant billing records and resolving reimbursement discrepancies.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing healthcare claims, ensuring compliance with payer regulations, and maintaining accurate account documentation. Proficient in medical billing, coding, and effective communication with payers to resolve discrepancies and achieve timely reimbursements.

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Healthcare Claims ProcessingMedical Billing/CodingHIPAA ComplianceICD-10 and CPT CodingInsurance Resolution Follow-Up

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Hard Skills

Claims ProcessingAccount DocumentationPayment File ProcessingInsurance CollectionsPayer CommunicationBilling ComplianceData EntryCash PostingMedical TerminologyRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBilling System Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CRCRCRCSCHAA

Industry Keywords

Payer Compliance RegulationsExplanations of BenefitsAged Accounts Follow-UpContinuous Quality ImprovementFederal and State Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately process healthcare claims according to payer compliance regulations
Ensure timely claim submission and reimbursement from third-party payers and/or patients
Maintain proper account documentation in the facility’s billing system and pursue follow-up on aged accounts
Import and process payment files, process claims, collect insurance or patient balances, and enter physician charges
Maintain and manipulate multiple files or work lists
Communicate directly with payers to follow up on outstanding claims, resolve payment variances, and achieve timely reimbursement
Provide payers with reasons for suspected underpayments and analyze payer explanations for non-payment
Update and maintain accurate account information and action plans
Handle telephone and email communications from payers and health-system departments
Participate in continuous quality improvement, establish goals with supervisors, and track progress
Maintain HIPAA compliance when handling patient information
Apply federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and explanations of benefits to identify and report billing compliance issues and payer discrepancies
Assist hospital and/or physician patients visiting the patient accounting office during business hours
Report to the department manager or supervisor as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of experience in insurance, billing and collections, or a related business environment
Successful completion of a 1100+ related Career Tech program in medical billing/coding or accounting/bookkeeping may be considered in lieu of experience
College coursework in a related field or healthcare certification (CRCR, CRCS, CHAA) preferred
Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD-10, and CPT coding preferred
Previous experience using Microsoft Office programs
Previous experience in billing, insurance resolution follow-up, cash posting, or customer service preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
Must understand and maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines
Must understand federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and explanations of benefits
Office environment; may have additional physical-demand and/or respiratory fit-test requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Front-loaded PTO
Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network
Financial assistance for continued education
24/7 mental health support
Career and development opportunities