patient accounting specialist

Lakeland Regional Health

<div><div><div><div><div>Position Details 
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<div><div>Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
 
Shift : Monday - Friday
 
Location : 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL - Remote after training
 
Pay Rate : Min $17.84 Mid $20.53
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<div><div>Position Summary 
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<div><div>Demonstrates commitment to the promises, vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture. Works under the supervision of the PFS Supervisor. The AR Follow and Denials Specialist is responsible for collecting payments for outstanding hospital claims, managing accounts, researching denials, submitting corrected claim requests, submitting appeals, and ensuring payments received are reconciled correctly with emphasis place on HIPAA compliance and in accordance with departmental goals, SOP&rsquo;s, and contract terms. Responsible for adhering to all Federal regulations and maintaining current knowledge of all Insurance guidelines. Escalates payer denials trends or claims issues to the PFS Leadership Team to address with the payer. Identifies trends, system issues, and potential process improvements to avoid future delays and denials. 
 
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<div><div>Position Responsibilities 
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<div><div>People At The Heart Of All We Do
<ul><li>Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
</li><li>Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
</li><li>Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
</li><li>Safety And Performance Improvement
<ul><li>Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
</li><li>Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
</li><li>Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
</li><li>Stewardship
</li><li>Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
</li><li>Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
</li><li>Standard Work: AR Follow Up Denials Specialist
</li><li>Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives
</li><li>Responsible for all aspects of follow up and collections on accounts. This includes making outbound calls to payers and accessing payer websites.
</li><li>Collect payments for outstanding claims and ensure payments received are reconciled correctly.
</li><li>Confirm the claim expected reimbursement information to ensure claims are paid correctly. Follows department&rsquo;s process for follow up on underpayments/overpayments.
</li><li>Research and prepare responses for payor requests for additional information or documentation.
</li><li>Submits corrected claim rebill requests to the PFS Billing team when necessary to send to the insurance payer with correct information and ensures payment is received and claims are paid per contract
</li><li>Research denials and works with other departments such as Coding, Billing, CDM, UM, ect. to resolve denial.
</li><li>Submits the insurance reconsideration/appeals with supporting documentation in a timely manner and follow up with insurance to ensure receipt and processing. Follows insurance payer claims and appeals timely filing guidelines.
</li><li>Communicate clearly and professionally, in both written and verbal manners with internal personnel, payors, providers, patients, and other authorized representatives in regards to outstanding balances.
</li><li>Responsible for adequately working correspondence timely and efficiently (including EOBs, RA&rsquo;s, denial letters).
</li><li>Maintain knowledge of current government and carrier regulations, policies, manuals relevant to the industry.
</li><li>Identify and report trends in carrier payments and denials, which includes documentation of actions taken to resolve issues. Follows internal escalation process when necessary.
</li><li>Identify complex and aged claims issues and follows internal escalation process appropriately.
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards.
</li><li>Organizes job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.
</li><li>Must meet department Productivity Guidelines. Works with all areas of the department to assure maximum productivity. Utilizes the PFS Productivity tracker.
</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
</li><li>Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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<div><div>Competencies &amp; Skills 
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<div><div>Essential: 
 
<ul><li>Four years general Patient Accounting experience including understanding of Managed Care contracts and claims analysis. Understanding of Medicaid, Medicaid Manage Care, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Commercial, Liability, and Workers' Compensation payers and their guidelines. Knowledge of healthcare rules and regulations.
</li><li>An overall understanding of the appeals processes through completion.
</li><li>Ability to read/interpret EOB&rsquo;s
</li><li>Working knowledge of Word, Excel or other Microsoft applications. Good analytical skills for problem solving, typing of 40 WPM and data entry.
</li><li>Knowledge of Accounting Principles; analytical mathematical skills, professional customer service communication skills.
</li><li>Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
</li><li>Consistently shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
</li><li>Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.
</li><li>Demonstrates good judgment and reasoning when investigating and solving problems. Good critical thinking skills.
</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
</li></ul>Nonessential:
<ul><li>Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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<div><div>Qualifications &amp; Experience 
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<div><div>Essential:
<ul><li>High School or Equivalent
</li></ul>Nonessential:
<ul><li>Associate Degree
 </li></ul>Nonessential:
<ul><li>Business or Healthcare Administration
 </li></ul>Other information:
<div>Experience Essential:
 
<ul><li>Two years general patient accounting experience. Experience working with and general understanding of Medicaid, Medicaid Manage Care, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Commercial, Liability, and Workers' Compensation payors.
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Experience Preferred:
 
<ul><li>Four years general patient accounting experience. Experience working with and general understanding of Medicaid, Medicaid Manage Care, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Commercial, Liability, and Workers' Compensation payors.
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Certifications Preferred:
 
<ul><li>AAHAM or HFMA certification</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

AR Follow Up Denials Specialist - Denial & Appeals Mgmt

MedStar Health

<div>About this Job:

MedStar Health has an opportunity for a Patient Accounts Specialist to join the Billing team with MedStar's Patient Financial Services. As a Patient Accounts Specialist on the Billing team, you will be responsible for processing daily billing to include review and correction of daily edits to ensure that payments are met in a timely manner and that benchmarks are met. Ensures compliance with Federal regulations. Work must meet QA standards to ensure both departmental and Patient Financial Services benchmarks are met. 
 
We are specifically looking for candidates who have experience with third-party billing and working electronic payer rejections. Strong knowledge of UB04 and/or 1500 forms, the ability to read/interpret an explanation of benefits as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
Full time, Monday &ndash; Friday, 7am - 3:30pm schedule working on-site at the billing office located in Nottingham, MD. 
Primary Duties:<ul><li>Daily AM Renamer balancing and validation of the 837i and 837p.</li><li>Patient Accounts Specialist productivity</li><li>Electronic claim rejections</li><li>Processing of paper claims with medical records/attachments</li><li>Daily Billing Reconciliation completion</li><li>Monitor and follow up on daily claim holds with weekly reconciliation.</li><li>Processing of daily interrupt processing of Centralize Coding and Revenue Control claim referrals, etc.</li><li>Processing of returned mail</li><li>Processing of assigned billing projects</li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>High school graduation or equivalent.</li><li>1 year experience in patient accounting, accounts receivable, or related healthcare field, or an equivalent combination of experience and college education in Accounting, Finance or Healthcare Administration.</li><li>Detailed working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in multiple payers application billing and/or collection processes, including governmental and non-governmental.</li><li>Requires basic working knowledge of UB04 and/or 1500 and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).</li><li>Requires some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.</li><li>Proficient uses of hospital registration and/or billing systems and personal computers as well as Microsoft Excel and Word applications. Ability to type 35 WPM</li></ul>
This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.</div>

Patient Accounts Specialist I - Billing

The Conrad Company

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 Job Type
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 The Conrad Company, a fast-growing, award-winning family-owned business located in York, PA is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the accounting team. As an Accounting Specialist, you should be a skilled researcher, possess strong communication and computer skills, and be adept at analyzing information while providing prompt, courteous responses to inquiries and requests from associates, customers, and vendors. To succeed as an Accounting Specialist, you should be committed to providing efficient, reliable support to all departments, sister brands, and external parties. You should be trustworthy and thorough, with excellent time management skills. The Accounting Specialist will perform functions across the Finance department for various companies under The Conrad Company.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Customer invoicing.
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 Collection of past due receivable accounts.
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 Maintaining customer sales tax files.
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 Posting customer payments.
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 Matching of accounts payable invoices/receipts.
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 Processing vendor invoices.
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 Preparing weekly vendor payments (ACH and Check).
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 Monthly account reconciliations.
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 Investigating variances and taking necessary corrective actions.
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 Supporting special projects.
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 Other job duties as assigned.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable.
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 Experience working in ERP systems.
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 Experience in Accounts Receivable collections process.
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 Experience in account reconciliations.
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 High attention to detail.
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 Self-motivated, outgoing personality.
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 Strong computer skills and knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
 
 
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 The Conrad Company offers a competitive compensation package including 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life &amp; Disability insurance, and PTO. We are community-minded and encourage our associates to be active in volunteering.
 
 
 Salary Description
 
 
 $20 - $26/hour
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Accounting Specialist

Lanthings Digital

Job Opportunity: Tax Accounting SpecialistLocation: Doha, Qatar Company: Lanthings DigitalAbout UsLanthings Digital is a forward-thinking technology and digital services provider based in Doha, specializing in IT solutions, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation. We are committed to operational excellence and financial integrity as we continue to grow. To support our expansion, we are seeking a skilled Tax Accounting Specialist to join our finance team and ensure compliance with tax regulations while optimizing financial efficiency.Role OverviewThe Tax Accounting Specialist will be responsible for managing tax compliance, preparing tax returns, and providing guidance on tax planning strategies. This role requires strong technical knowledge of tax laws, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and file corporate tax returns in compliance with Qatari regulations.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax laws and advise management on implications.</li><li>Conduct tax planning and provide recommendations to optimize liabilities.</li><li>Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and external consultants on tax matters.</li><li>Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes with tax-related entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS).</li><li>Provide training and guidance to finance staff on tax processes.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or CMA certification preferred.</li><li>4&ndash;7 years of experience in tax accounting or corporate finance.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Qatari tax regulations and international tax standards.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a growing digital services company in Doha.</li><li>Play a key role in shaping Lanthings Digital&rsquo;s tax and financial strategy.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to QAR26,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Tax Accounting Specialist

ProGrin Dental

<div>Accounting Specialist I (Payroll Focus)
ProGrin Dental &ndash; Greenville, SC (Hybrid On-Site/Remote Option)
Are you the kind of person who loves clean numbers, but also wants to understand the story behind them? ProGrin Dental is seeking an Accounting Specialist I to join our growing accounting team. This role combines payroll ownership with core accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to build a strong foundation and grow over time. This position is designed to provide strong work-life balance while maintaining meaningful ownership of payroll and growing accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll across multiple locations using iSolved</li><li>Manage employee deductions, benefits, reimbursements, and PTO tracking</li><li>Communicate with employees regarding payroll, benefit and PTO inquiries</li><li>Prepare payroll and general ledger journal entries</li><li>Support month-end close and financial reporting processes</li><li>Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure data consistency across systems</li><li>Assist with accounting tasks, reporting, and process improvements</li></ul>
What You'll Gain<ul><li>Hands-on experience with month-end close</li><li>Exposure to accrual accounting</li><li>Understanding of payroll impact on financials</li><li>Opportunity to grow into a Staff Accountant role</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>1&ndash;3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll experience or equivalent education</li><li>Basic understanding of accounting principles including GAP and accrual</li><li>Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or payroll systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organization</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Great sense of humor</li></ul>
CompensationBenefits<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, 401k</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Growth opportunities within a multi-location dental group</li><li>Supportive and fun team environment</li></ul></div>

Accounting Specialist I (Payroll Focus)

Walsh Trucking

Accounts Payable SpecialistWalsh Trucking is a family owned company operating since 1959 and is a leader in the wood residual and refuse transportation industry. Walsh Trucking continues to grow and is seeking a professional, motivated, self-starter who is well versed in Accounts Payable to join our Troutdale corporate accounting team! This is an onsite position.Key duties of the Accounts Payable Specialist will include:<ul><li>timely coding and processing of invoices to accurately meet the daily, weekly and monthly deadlines of the department</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements</li><li>Perform weekly batch check run and manual checks as needed</li><li>Make recommendations regarding payment cash flow and Treasury management, also gathering or creating related supporting documentation</li><li>Utilize Desktop Deposit for depositing customer and internal transfer checks</li><li>Maintain payables contracts and agreements database</li><li>Add approved vendors, including related W9/1099 information</li><li>Other duties as assigned and as job growth opportunities arise</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>Work Ethic &ndash; present and on-time every day</li><li>Memory and pattern recognition of details</li><li>Possess excellent time management, analytical &amp; decision-making skills, accuracy, attention to detail, data entry skills including 10-key data entry.</li><li>Working knowledge of Windows and experienced/proficient with MS Word and Excel applications; experience with Sage 100/MAS90 is desirable</li><li>Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals</li><li>Multi-tasking - often switching between dissimilar tasks with minimal workflow interruption</li><li>Lifelong learner - desires to learn/improve processes, create efficiencies and learn new tools and processes eagerly</li><li>The abilities of:</li><li>Discernment</li><li>Communicating clearly and effectively via telephone and in person with all levels</li><li>Carrying out instructions furnished in written and oral form</li><li>Dealing with varying personalities over the phone</li><li>Maintaining calm patient demeanor</li><li>Saying &ldquo;no&rdquo; in a polite but firm manner</li><li>BONUS!: Experience with ACH Batch Processing</li><li>BONUS!: Experience with multi-entity processing</li></ul>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree or equivalent in Accounting or a combination of training and work experience. 3-5 years of related experience required.OTHER CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver license with clean driving recordThis position is non-exempt, full-time, day shift Monday-Friday, 8 hour days.Walsh Trucking offers a competitive salary, benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, vacation and a great work environment just off of I-84 in Troutdale (across from Troutdale Airport/near Amazon).Post offer drug test is required.Make a change and start your new career with Walsh Trucking today!Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Physical Setting:<ul><li>Office</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Accounts Payable Specialist

Prisma Health

<div>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs tasks of moderate to difficult complexity relating to both hospital and physician accounts. Handles a large volume of inbound calls. Responsible for also making outbound calls related to self-pay follow up on accounts. Assists patients with requests for information, complaints, and resolving issues. Responsible for data analysis and interpretation throughout all functions of revenue cycle, to determine reasons for denials, non-payment and overpayment, post/balance/correct electronic remittances, billing and follow-up of government payers and specialized accounts, analysis/correction of correct coding guidelines, preparation of accounts for appeal, review/analysis of insurance credit balances and analysis/movement of unapplied, unidentified, undistributed balances. Moderate to difficult levels of evaluation, analysis, decision making required in these roles.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</li><li>
Resolves billing concerns, addresses inquiries related to insurance concerns/matters, assist patients with MyChart while simultaneously establishing a rapport with our diverse field of patients. Reviews accounts to determine insurance coverage; obtains and corrects any missing or inaccurate information. Discusses patient responsibility, which includes educating patients on claim processing, deductible, coinsurance, and co-pays. Interacts with patients by making patients aware of payment options such as payment plans and financial assistance as well as how to apply for financial assistance if circumstance warrant. Ability to set up payment plans in MyChart based on patient's personal needs.
</li><li>Greets patients in a professional and courteous manner. Communicates clearly and professionally in both oral and written communication. Be clear and concise in all communication to ensure patients understand the information that is being communicated to them by the Customer Service Specialist. Maintains a high level of poise and professionalism in dealing with patients. Knows when to escalate a patient service issue real time. Research customer requests or issues, determines if further action is needed, forwards to appropriate party for resolution, and exercises good judgement to determine urgency of patient's need.
</li><li>Contacts payer and makes hard inquiries on account status if needed. Escalates problem accounts to the appropriate area(s). Documents billing activity on a patient's accounts according to departmental guidelines; ensures compliance with all applicable billing regulations and reports any suspected compliance issues to departmental leaders. Properly documents accounts clearly with indicators and activities so that tracking and trending can be prepared for any potential further analysis if needed.
</li><li>Ensures all work is compliant with privacy, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Participates in general or special assignments and attends all required training. Adheres to policies and procedures as required by Prisma Health and follows all compliant regulatory payer guidance.
</li><li>Answers all incoming calls from Prisma Health patients
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities<ul><li>
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.</li></ul>
Minimum Requirements<ul><li>
Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned</li><li>
Experience - Two (2) years billing, bookkeeping, and/or accounting experience</li></ul> 
In Lieu Of<ul><li>
NA</li></ul>
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses<ul><li>
NA</li></ul> 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>
Knowledgeable of the job functions required for a A/R Follow-up Representative, Cash Posting Representative, Claims Clearinghouse Representative, Correspondence Representative, Credit Processing Specialist, Denial/Appeals Specialist, Payment Research Specialist and a Quality Assurance Specialist.
</li><li>Knowledgeable of the entire Revenue Cycle and Epic.</li></ul>
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices
Facility
7001 Corporate
Department
70019935 System Billing Office
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</div>

Single Billing Office Customer Service Representative, FT, Days, - Remote

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