Patient Account Specialist Jobs

Patient Account Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, physician groups, insurance companies, and revenue cycle management firms, from entry-level billing clerks to senior account resolution specialists, with concentrations in medical billing, insurance follow-up, and collections. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top stateTexas
Top employerHouston Methodist
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Patient Account Specialist
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Patient Account Specialist
Baxter
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$42k - $57k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Patient Account Specialist - Remote
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Patient Account Specialist - Remote
ProMedica
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$15 - $33.95/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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Patient Account Services Specialist
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Patient Account Services Specialist
Elevate Mental Wellness
Englewood, Colorado
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Patient Account Services Specialist
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Patient Account Services Specialist
Elevate Mental Wellness
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Patient Account Resolution Specialist - Remote Pa
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Patient Account Resolution Specialist - Remote Pa
Accendra Health
Glen Allen, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$17.67 - $18.89/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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Patient Account Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Houston Methodist6 open roles
Presbyterian Healthcare Services4 open roles
Conifer Park2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in patient account specialist jobs.

  • One to three years of medical billing or revenue cycle experience in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and claim submission processes
  • Experience with practice management or hospital billing software such as Epic, Meditech, or Cerner
  • Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing rules and payer portals
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree in health information or business preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient-facing balance resolution and insurance follow-up

Tips for Your Patient Account Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to revenue cycle terms

Hiring managers scan for specific language like denial management, AR follow-up, EOB reconciliation, and insurance verification. Mirror the exact terminology from each job posting so your resume passes applicant tracking systems and reads as immediately relevant to the role.

Highlight your payer mix experience

Employers care about which payers you've worked with. Call out Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and self-pay experience separately on your resume. Specialists who can navigate multiple payer types are far more competitive than those who list only general billing experience.

Get ICD-10 and CPT coding credentials on paper

Even if you've used these codes daily, a formal credential like a CPC or CBCS certification signals competence to screeners who aren't clinical. Many postings filter for it before a human ever reads your application, so earning one before you apply removes a common barrier.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists patient account specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a denied claim, escalated a patient balance, or resolved a discrepancy between a remittance and the patient ledger. Walk through a real example using a specific payer situation, the action you took, and the resolution you reached.

Negotiate by citing payer complexity, not just tenure

When discussing compensation, reference the breadth of your payer experience and any reduction in AR days or denial rates you contributed to. Employers in revenue cycle respond to measurable process improvements far more than years on the job alone.

Patient Account Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most patient account specialists?

The companies hiring the most patient account specialists right now include Houston Methodist, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and Conifer Park, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, large physician group practices, and revenue cycle outsourcing firms tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many patient account specialist jobs are remote?

About 50% of patient account specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in insurance follow-up, denial management, and collections sub-roles. Patient-facing billing resolution positions are more likely to require an on-site or hybrid schedule due to access to practice management systems and in-person coordination with clinical staff.

How do you become a patient account specialist?

Start by completing a high school diploma and taking coursework in medical billing, health information management, or business administration at a community college or vocational program. Earn a recognized credential such as a Certified Professional Biller or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist designation. Apply for entry-level billing or insurance verification roles to build hands-on payer experience, then move into account specialist positions as you develop proficiency with denial management and AR follow-up.

Can you get a patient account specialist job with no experience?

Yes, entry-level patient account specialist roles exist specifically for candidates without direct billing experience, particularly at large health systems and revenue cycle outsourcing companies that provide structured training. Focus on roles with titles like billing representative, insurance verification specialist, or patient services associate. A billing and coding certification, even a short one, signals commitment and replaces some of the experience requirement for screeners reviewing your application.

What does the patient account specialist interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your payer experience and familiarity with billing software. A second interview, often with a revenue cycle supervisor, typically includes scenario questions about handling claim denials, resolving patient balance disputes, and working within payer portals. Some employers add a brief skills assessment covering basic coding knowledge, attention to detail on remittance data, or proficiency with spreadsheets before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to patient account specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to patient account specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles at health systems, physician groups, insurance carriers, and revenue cycle management firms at every experience level. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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