Healthcare AR Specialist: Insurance & Collections

University of Maryland Medical System; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is hiring for a financial position based in Linthicum, Maryland. This role involves verifying insurance, evaluating financial responsibilities, updating patient accounts, and resolving account issues.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, relevant work experience, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Familiarity with healthcare collections or the EPIC HB module is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1+ year work experience in general collections or accounts receivable.
• Familiar with medical billing and coding (CPT, ICD-10).
• Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and resolve outstanding account balances.
• Work with insurance companies to optimize receivables.
• Process outstanding insurance claims and interpret responses.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a matrix environment

Knowledge of insurance billing and terminology

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Associate’s degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

EPIC HB module

Tableau

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is hiring for a financial position based in Linthicum, Maryland. This role involves verifying insurance, evaluating financial responsibilities, updating patient accounts, and resolving account issues.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, relevant work experience, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Familiarity with healthcare collections or the EPIC HB module is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.