Patient Account Specialist - Meditech

Company: Medix
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About the Role: Our client is seeking a Patient Account Specialist to manage full-cycle billing, denial management, and claims resolution. The role involves handling revenue cycle management and payer expertise, including maintaining advanced knowledge of Medicaid and insurance policies, technical coding, and compliance, ensuring patient account integrity, and credit and refund oversight. Type: Full-Time Location: On-site in Chicago, IL 60649 Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM or 8:30AM - 5:00PM Pay: $28 - $35/hr Qualifications: Experience: 5 years in healthcare billing and collections. 3 years specifically in Hospital Receivables/Billing (Inpatient and Outpatient). 3 years in Illinois Medicaid billing and collections. 1 year in Medicaid Managed Care programs. Experience must be within the last 2 years . Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Certified Professional Biller is a plus). Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic billing/receivables systems, Meditech 6.08 or Athena preferred, and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge: Advanced understanding of CPT, HCPC, ICD-10, and PCHS coding; proficiency with institutional billing formats (DRGs, 835/837 transactions); and deep knowledge of Managed Medicaid and Commercial insurance policies. Key Responsibilities: Manage full-cycle billing and follow-up to ensure timely resolution of outstanding account balances. Identify root causes for payment denials and utilize denial management software to track workflows. Analyze and resolve outstanding receivables by navigating provider portals and performing claim corrections. Leverage remittance reports, EOBs, and payment advisories to resolve payment discrepancies. Calculate patient liability and process system adjustments to ensure accurate statement billing while adhering to HIPAA standards. Monitor credit balance reports and execute necessary claim adjustments or refunds. Maintain accurate data entry and electronic filing, including calculating the financial impact of account changes. Work cross-functionally with internal departments to resolve billing edits and provide team coverage. For California Applicants: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients. Company Description Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us? Company Description Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

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