Healthcare Billing Specialist: Patient Accounts (Hybrid)

University Health; Northpoint (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative for a hybrid role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on submitting and following up on third-party payer claims, and managing self-pay and liability accounts within a corporate professional billing team.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and 2–3 years in hospital billing, with knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPC coding and solid Excel/Word/Outlook skills. Strong communication and math aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of insurance billing/claims follow-up experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPC coding helpful.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use basic software including Excel/Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing or collection activities for Patient Accounts.
• Submit third-party payer claims and follow-up on payer claims.
• Manage self-pay, legal/liability, and workers' compensation accounts.
• Utilize electronic systems to complete billing tasks.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Claims follow-up

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

University Health is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative for a hybrid role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on submitting and following up on third-party payer claims, and managing self-pay and liability accounts within a corporate professional billing team.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and 2–3 years in hospital billing, with knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPC coding and solid Excel/Word/Outlook skills. Strong communication and math aptitude are essential.