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$21.33 - $27.54 Hourly About Lakewood Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood.
Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Team Our Patient Financial Services team supports the financial integrity of Lakewood Health System by maintaining accurate patient accounts, processing payments, and reconciling daily deposits. The team also assists patients with billing questions and payments, helping them understand their account balances.
Mission for Position To ensure accurate payment posting, daily reconciliation, and financial recordkeeping while providing helpful patient service that supports Lakewood Health System’s mission of quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime. Duties & Responsibilities Post payments and adjustments accurately to patient accounts. Reconcile daily payments and receipts to deposits, research discrepancies, and resolve payment-posting issues.
Maintain accurate records of payments, adjustments, and account activity. Assist patients with questions regarding balances, charges, and payments; process payments and provide receipts as needed. Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reports.
Maintain patient confidentiality, protect financial information, and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies. Perform other related duties as assigned. Position Type This is a full-time 80-hour (1.0FTE) remote position with occasional in-office duties.
Candidates must be located in Minnesota. Qualifications Qualifications At least one year of related experience in billing, accounts receivable, payment processing, or a similar administrative role. Basic computer, data-entry, and financial recordkeeping skills.
Ideal Candidate Basic understanding of accounts receivable and payment-posting processes. Ability to accurately process and reconcile financial transactions. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills when assisting patients with billing questions and resolving discrepancies. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy. Ability to appropriately handle confidential patient and financial information.
Previous healthcare billing or patient financial services experience preferred. Experience with electronic health records, billing systems, or payment-processing software preferred. Benefits Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime.
At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset! Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off 401K Match Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year Best-in-region employer HSA contributions Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage! With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com . Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience? >>>Contact Dawn Captain to discuss the possibilities further : Dawn Captain, Business Office Manager P: 218-894-8815 E: dawncaptain@lakewoodhealthsystem.com Disclaimer: Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active.
For the most accurate and up-to-date listing of career opportunities, and to apply directly, please visit our official website at www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com . Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.