Financial Assessor, Patient Accounting

Northwestern Medicine

. Resolve claim edits and report candidates for billing .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical billing practices, compliance with HIPAA regulations, and effective communication with third-party payers. Proficient in managing accounts receivable processes and utilizing PC applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel, to meet productivity and quality standards.

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Medical Billing PracticesAccounts Receivable ManagementHIPAA ComplianceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProblem Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Mathematical CalculationsMedical TerminologyBilling PracticesEpic Systems KnowledgeData Analysis

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Service SkillsSelf-Directed

Tools & Technologies

Hospital MainframeReporting SoftwareExternal Applications

Industry Keywords

Managed CareCommercial AccountsMedicareMedicaidWorkers' Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Resolve claim edits and report candidates for billing
Submit compliant, clean, complete, accurate claims within filing deadlines
Meet productivity, quality, error-ratio, target, and reporting standards
Follow up on and collect third-party payer receivables
Follow up on denials and appeals, perform root-cause analysis, and pursue payment resolution
Correspond compliantly with third-party payers regarding outstanding accounts receivable
Support operations for managed care, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, replacement plans, workers’ compensation, corporate, research, and specialty accounts receivable
Review work lists daily and complete accounts ready to be worked
Apply government, commercial, and regulatory collection guidelines
Recommend contractual or administrative write-offs with justification and documentation
Maintain HIPAA privacy compliance
Contribute to department accounts-receivable goals
Identify customer, system, and process improvement opportunities
Follow organizational, departmental, emergency preparedness, Joint Commission, and regulatory procedures
Use hospital mainframe, reporting software, external applications, and assigned hardware; report problems appropriately
Participate in software testing and verify field integrity
Assist with special projects and other assigned duties
Attend assigned and approved training and seminars
Provide customer service and expertise to patients, guarantors, and internal/external contacts through oral and written communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma
One year related work experience or college degree
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and billing practices
Extensive experience and knowledge of PC applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines
Behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service
Preferred: Two or more years’ college or college degree
Preferred: Call center, telephone work experience or cash collections experience
Preferred: Knowledge of Epic Systems
Preferred: Two years progressive work experience in a hospital/physician billing or SBO environment
Preferred: Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed
Preferred: Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere
Preferred: Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs
Preferred: High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills
Preferred: Excellent internal/external customer service skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Competitive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Background check and employment processes compliant with local, state, and federal laws