Hospital Business Office Specialist
About The Position
Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Business Office Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of its Hospital Business Office. The role helps maintain accurate financial records, census data, and patient account information while supporting efficient hospital operations. Accuracy, timeliness, organization, and confidentiality are essential in this fast-paced healthcare environment. The specialist enters charges, payments, and adjustments; processes census information; reviews reports; maintains accounts receivable postings; and supports management reporting. The position also provides administrative and data-processing support, responds to correspondence and requests, maintains confidentiality, and participates in training and performance-improvement activities. Month-end close assistance may require occasional weekend or holiday coverage and flexibility for overtime or adjusted schedules. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. The stated compensation range is $20.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on employment status, experience, qualifications, and skill level.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and function in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computers, calculators/10-key, copy machines, and fax machines.
- Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules during month-end close processes as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of data-entry experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital business-office environment.
- Experience with accounts receivable posting and healthcare billing functions.
Responsibilities
- Enter daily charges, payments, and adjustments into the accounting software system accurately and promptly.
- Process daily census information and review day-end and census reports.
- Ensure accounts receivable postings are current, balanced, and accurate.
- Support preparation and printing of facility management reports as assigned.
- Respond to correspondence and departmental requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide administrative and data-processing support to the Business Office as requested.
- Organize and schedule data-processing requests to support departmental deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.
- Participate in mandatory in-services, trainings, and performance-improvement activities.
- Support facility standards for professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and conduct.
- Assist with month-end close processes as needed, including occasional weekend or holiday coverage.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to two times annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
