Full-Time

Patient Account Representative

Patient Financial Services

Posted on 9/18/2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

501-1,000 employees

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Compensation Overview

$16.94 - $26.26/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus

Charleston, SC, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
Responsibilities
  • Answers telephone/mail inquiries dealing with patient’s insurance carriers.
  • Assist in other areas as requested.
  • Assists patient, families, and outside agencies regarding all aspects of the bill and health insurance claim with accuracy and integrity.
  • Assists patients with problems and complaints, reconciling and resolving patient account discrepancies.
  • Facilitates various hospital bank satchels for daily courier service.
  • Handles any patient requests in a timely manner, including but not limited to patient demographic updates, re-bills insurance companies and working with clinic/hospital personnel on charge entry functions.
  • Logs, retrieves, and releases patient valuables and vending machine refunds.
  • Mails summary billings and letters to patient accounts.
  • Monitors and distributes all faxes and copies.
  • Opens and distributes all mail.
  • Prepares; verifies; batches; and balances receipts; makes remote deposit to appropriate bank account and/or physical deposits for all payments.
  • Prepares and faxes pertinent information to collection agencies, attorneys, insurance companies and other agencies as needed to resolve patient accounts.
  • Prepares deposits for all monies on a daily basis.
  • Processes and monitors all 'returned' checks.
  • Promotes Financial Assistance program when appropriate.
  • Provides staffing of cashier window.
  • Serves as customer service resource and handles patient payments, concerns, and inquiries.
  • Receives cash/checks/debit/credit/vouchers.
  • Reconciles Remittance Advice accounts by tracing transactions and comparing original documents.
  • Reviews vouchers and other routine transactions documents for completeness and accuracy.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system in downstate Illinois, including two hospitals, more than 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. Care is delivered through this network using advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, with an expanding robotics program and locally made decisions to stay responsive to community needs. It differentiates itself through local governance, not-for-profit status, Magnet-designated nursing, strong staff development, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charleston, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sean Fischer appointed CFO to strengthen finances during expansion in 2026.
  • Effingham rezoned North Maple Street for new SBL facility on Dec. 26.
  • Fresenius partnership expands dialysis to rural patients in Mattoon region.

What critics are saying

  • Fresenius diverts dialysis patients, eroding SBL revenue by 60-80% in 12-24 months.
  • Carle Foundation captures oncology referrals, halving specialist revenue in 12-18 months.
  • Illinois audits $100,000 FY2024 grant, demanding repayment in 12-18 months.

What makes Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center unique

  • Nonprofit 145-bed hospital serves rural East Central Illinois with cardiology and oncology.
  • SBL Heart Center delivers advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and rehabilitation services.
  • Participates in 340B Drug Program for high Medicare and Medicaid patient volume.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company News

Metric Media, LLC
Aug 22nd, 2025
Government-backed nonprofit Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center profiled

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly 's FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The Leader Union
Jul 17th, 2024
Garrison Joins SBL Board of Directors

Garrison joins SBL Board of Directors.

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Apr 17th, 2024
Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services Earns a 2024 Gold Rating

Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services earned a 2024 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.

Fierce Healthcare
Mar 29th, 2024
Chutes & Ladders-UHG exec adds title; New president at MVP Health Care

> Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in Mattoon, Illinois, has named Sean Fischer as vice president of finance and CFO.

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Mar 22nd, 2024
WSB 'Give a Heart' Fundraiser Supports SBL Heart Center

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation received a $500 donation from Washington Savings Bank that will assist patients seeking care at the SBL Heart Center.

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