Healthcare AR Specialist I – Insurance & Collections

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support insurance verification and patient financial responsibility efforts. The role focuses on updating accounts to billable/collectible status, researching denials, and contacting patients, insurers, and departments to resolve balances while reducing uncompensated care.

Responsibilities include working receivables, communicating with third-party payors, and ensuring accurate claim processing under current

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in healthcare preferred.
• 1 year work experience in general collections, accounts receivable oversight or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Works and maintains assigned receivables through work queues and reports to achieve department goals.
• Collaborates with third party insurances to maximize cash and reduce receivables.
• Reviews financial references and payer guidelines to support reimbursement.
• Processes insurance claims by interpreting payer responses, requesting adjustments, and resolving denials.

Skills

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in healthcare

Tools

EPIC HB module

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support insurance verification and patient financial responsibility efforts. The role focuses on updating accounts to billable/collectible status, researching denials, and contacting patients, insurers, and departments to resolve balances while reducing uncompensated care.

Responsibilities include working receivables, communicating with third-party payors, and ensuring accurate claim processing under current