**Job Summary:** The Patient Account Specialist provides clerical and reception support for the Business Office. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's goal of Service Excellence in patient care by facilitating positive client and employee relations and supporting department goals. Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. **Job Duties:** + Provides clerical and reception support for the Business Office including; answering phones, greeting patients and visitors, operating office equipment, and doing hospital/ clinic mail + Coding, admission paperwork, and billing (all aspects, including entering charges, payments, billing submission, electronic transmittals, follow-up on insurance claims, patient statements, and month/year-end reports). **Schedule:** Monday-Friday: 7 AM-6 PM (rotating open and closing shifts) One Saturday clinic shift per month (8 AM to 12 PM) **Education and/or Experience:** High school diploma or GED; medical and billing background preferred The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.