Patient Accounts Representative - Patient Accounting at University Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Billing, Collections, Insurance Claims, Account Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Terminology, ICD-10 Codes, CPT Codes, HCPC Codes, Revenue Codes, Attention to Detail, Communication, Excel, Outlook, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Patient Accounts Representative - Patient Accounting 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location Truman Support Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Patient Accounts Position Type Full time Work Schedule 7:00AM - 3:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description Bring your skills, make an impact, and help keep the revenue cycle rolling smoothly! Join our team as a Billing & Collections Specialist, where your attention to detail and insurance know-how will help ensure patients are billed accurately and accounts are closed with care. What You’ll Be Doing: Taking the reins on daily billing of insurance claims and following up on outstanding balances (both payor and self-pay) Monitoring, reconciling, and resolving accounts like a pro — because clean books = happy team Navigating complex insurance systems and workflows with ease and accuracy Working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and special programs like a seasoned pro Acting as our go-to expert on third-party billing processes and regulatory compliance Keeping quality high and errors low — your work directly supports our mission and reputation Tools of the Trade: A mix of electronic health systems, Excel, Outlook, and your trusty 10-key calculator Familiarity with 837i forms, ICD-10/CPT/HCPC codes, revenue codes, and HIPAA transaction sets A good grasp of medical terminology — no need to be a doctor, but bonus points if you can decode acronyms in your sleep You’ll Thrive If You: Have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience – we value skill!) Bring 2–3 years of experience in a hospital, physician’s office, or insurance billing role Know your way around insurance reimbursement and government payors Can balance a spreadsheet and handle billing workflows with confidence Communicate clearly — both in writing and over the phone — with patients, coworkers, and payors 💬 Bonus Points For: A strong sense of ownership and curiosity The ability to work independently without losing your team-player spirit A sense of humor — because let’s face it, billing can be weird sometimes Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Patient Accounts Representative will manage daily billing of insurance claims and follow up on outstanding balances. They will also navigate complex insurance systems and ensure accounts are reconciled accurately.