Hybrid Patient Billing & AR Specialist

University Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Patient Account Representative for a hybrid role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on daily billing of insurance claims and collections on payor and self-pay accounts, ensuring accurate receivables and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role requires knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and strong calculator skills; Excel/Word/Outlook literacy is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level position, no minimal years required in professional or insurance billing environment.
• Experience in commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Working knowledge of reimbursement comment codes and payer provider manuals.
• Must have computer literacy and basic software like Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily billing of insurance claims and follow up on outstanding payor accounts and self-pay encounters to manage accounts receivable.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts with established workflow processes to ensure accurate resolutions.
• Possess knowledge of third-party payors, government payors, and University Health Financial Assistance program; comply with regulatory standards.
• Utilize electronic systems and maintain high customer service standards; apply independent and critical thinking.

Skills

Communication

Billing processes

Critical thinking

Math aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

University Health is seeking a Patient Account Representative for a hybrid role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on daily billing of insurance claims and collections on payor and self-pay accounts, ensuring accurate receivables and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role requires knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and strong calculator skills; Excel/Word/Outlook literacy is essential.