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Patient Responsibility Specialist

Bone And Joint Center, S.C.

Job Location:

Wausau, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 26

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an individual with a background in medical accounts receivables management and collections for patient responsibility. You will work with patients regarding account balances to assist them with payment options including healthcare financing to keep their account in good standing. You will also be working directly with an outside collection agency regarding delinquent accounts.

ABOUT BONE & JOINT

Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of orthopedic pain management podiatric physical and occupational therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We arent a division of another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the Best place for patients to receive care the Best place for employees to work and the Best place for physicians to practice medicine.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY SPECIALIST

As a Patient Responsibility Specialist you will be responsible for managing accounts with patient balances that require further attention. You will review account statuses to ensure timely payments. You will be responsible for handling higher volumes of phone calls for account review or payments. They will also assist with completing the healthcare financing application. You will also be working directly with an outside collection agency regarding delinquent accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY SPECIALIST

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years experience in medical accounts receivables management and collections for Patient responsibility either in a medical practice or at a collections agency.
Experience balancing accounts and handling payments
Experience with medical insurers both commercial and government
Success in making Patient payment arrangements
Ability to make sound judgments on account handling based on patients financial situation
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Patience respect and compassion working with people at all levels
Previous experience with an online medical practice management system and EMR
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

WORK SCHEDULE

Workdays of a Patient Responsibility Specialist are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with an hour lunch or 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a 30-minute lunch. Additional flexibility may be offered after the probation period and based on business needs.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM

If you think you have what it takes to do this job then the next step is to fill out our online application. Dont worry the application is pretty simple as it asks for your resume and to answer some questions to help us get to know you better. We should warn you though if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process we will require that you provide us with further details to help us further understand your interest.

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