Healthcare AR Specialist I — Patient Billing & Collections

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented patient accounts professional to support insurance verification, apply payments, and advance accounts toward billable status. You will research denials, communicate with patients and insurers, and help reduce uncompensated care.

With at least one year in general collections or accounts receivable, you will navigate CMS and payer regulations, use MS Excel and hospital billing tools, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1 year work experience in general collections or accounts receivable oversight.
• Experience in customer service is acceptable.
• Knowledge of HSCRC/CMS regulations, CPT, ICD-10 coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned receivables through work queues and ATB reports to reduce uncompensated care.
• Collaborate with third party insurances to maximize cash collection and reduce receivables.
• Review guidelines for reimbursement and payer policies to ensure compliant billing.
• Interpret payer responses, initiate adjustments, appeals, and resolve denials and delays.

Skills

MS Excel

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Healthcare or Accounting (preferred)

Tools

EPIC HB module

SAS

Tableau

MS Access

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented patient accounts professional to support insurance verification, apply payments, and advance accounts toward billable status. You will research denials, communicate with patients and insurers, and help reduce uncompensated care.

With at least one year in general collections or accounts receivable, you will navigate CMS and payer regulations, use MS Excel and hospital billing tools, and contribute to a