Patient Billing Representative

Five Star Solutions

. Process patient payments by phone according to financial responsibility policies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare billing, insurance processes, and payment processing while providing empathetic, patient-centered service. Proficient in navigating EMR systems and maintaining data integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Billing ExperienceEMR System ProficiencyCustomer Service SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Payment ProcessingInsurance VerificationClaims ManagementData Integrity MaintenanceFinancial Transaction Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication SkillsEmpathyOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

EMR PlatformsBilling SystemsStandard Computer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

HIPAA CompliancePatient PaymentsCoordination of BenefitsClaim DenialsTimely Filing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process patient payments by phone according to financial responsibility policies
Create, update, and maintain payment plans
Ensure transaction accuracy, documentation, and data integrity
Interpret and explain claim notes, balances, and billing outcomes
Verify, audit, and update insurance information
Add or update insurance data in the EMR and resubmit pending or corrected claims
Educate patients on coordination of benefits, deductibles, coinsurance, copays, timely filing, and claim denials
Identify discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing issues
Research account history and determine root causes of billing or payment concerns
Recommend policy-aligned resolutions and next steps
Use billing systems, EMR platforms, tools, and knowledge resources
Navigate multiple systems simultaneously while assisting patients
Maintain schedule adherence and availability during assigned hours
Complete required client-mandated training and participate in uptraining and cross-training
Uphold HIPAA, confidentiality, privacy, and security requirements
Provide professional, accountable, empathetic, and patient-centered service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Customer service or call center experience required
Healthcare billing, insurance, or claims experience strongly preferred
Payment processing or financial transaction experience preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Technical proficiency with EMR systems and standard computer applications
Ability to work independently in a remote or virtual environment
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
Background check required in accordance with applicable laws
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analytical problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
Solid understanding of healthcare billing and insurance concepts
Ability to clearly explain complex billing information in patient-friendly language
Comfort working across multiple systems and tools simultaneously
Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative approach to work
Availability to work assigned hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm CST, Monday through Friday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift differential: extra $1/hr for nights and weekends
Paid training, typically 2 weeks
Full-time, 40 hours
Benefit eligible on the first of the month after 60 days
Remote work
Ongoing uptraining and cross-training initiatives