Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff

Retirement: Up to 10% matched

Life Insurance

Career Training and Educational Opport

Merchant Discounts

Prescription delivery on campus

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks an Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist to manage payer rejections, edit claims in EPIC, and ensure timely submission within filing deadlines.

The role requires healthcare revenue cycle experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement matching, and education opportunities; a team-focused, compliant work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Associate's degree plus two years in healthcare revenue cycle related function.
• High School diploma/GED plus four years in healthcare revenue cycle or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage payer rejections in the clearinghouse and EPIC.
• Review and correct claims to meet billing system edits.
• Review accounts in EPIC to avoid duplicate claims.
• Contact payers or patients to obtain information required to bill the account.
• Follow up with payers to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Participate in compliance and regulatory programs.
• Collaborate with management on process improvements and changes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High School diploma/GED with experience

Tools

EPIC

Billing software

Windows environment

Job description

Closing Date

10/20/2026

Type of Position

Clerical

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Benefits and Perks

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Department

FIN | CORE CCBO Medicare

Summary of Job Duties

The Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate management of payer rejections in the clearinghouse, claim edits in EPIC, and ensuring claims go out to the payer within timely filing deadlines with a goal of clean claim submission. This position must understand 3rd party billing requirements; analyze patient account balances and various payer contract terms, have basic accounting skills and be able to utilize a calculator and systems functionality to calculate expected reimbursement from payers. The Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist must be detail oriented and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree in a related field plus two (2) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related function.
• High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related or bookkeeping function.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of medical billing experience preferred with a basic understanding of CPT and ICD 10, and familiarity with the Windows environment and billing software; Basic understanding of HCPCS coding; EPIC experience is also a plus.

Additional Information

• Complete electronic and paper specialized billing while reviewing claims for accuracy
• Review and correct claims that fail the billing system edits and document all actions
• Review accounts in EPIC and other systems to avoid duplicate claims and billing
• Contact payers or patients to collect additional information required to bill the account
• Report claim billing issues to management
• Answer questions and provide information to team members regarding the billing process and requirements
• Identify improvements to billing processes and provide recommendations; collaborate with management on effective changes, achieving optimal financial outcomes, in compliance with regulations
• Attend in-services, review online information, and review information from payers and fiscal intermediaries
• Follow up with payers to ensure timely reimbursement
• Participate in compliance and regulatory programs
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow, and ensure a productive and efficient environment
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards including CMS, Joint Commission, and EMTALA
• Comply with UAMS and Centralized Business Office Department related policies and procedures
• Demonstrate time management skills, integrity and innovative thinking
• Complete or assist on special projects
• Participate in regular reviews and utilize feedback for continued quality improvement
• Maintain good working relationship with patients and families, visitors, physician and others
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Information

17.72/hour

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Physical Activity – Constant

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Physical Activity – Frequent

Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Walking

Physical Activity – Occasional

Lifting

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for civil rights

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.