Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist

National Network of Public Health Institutes; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday, vacation, and sick leave

Education discount for staff andDepend

Retirement: Up to 10% matched

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and EducationalOpportu

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks an Intermediate Clinical Billing Specialist to manage payer rejections in the clearinghouse, process claims in EPIC, and ensure timely submission to payers. Requires basic accounting skills and accuracy in billing with strong communication.

The position is on-site with a focus on compliant, efficient revenue cycle operations and collaboration across departments to optimize reimbursement and patient account management.

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.
• 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; EPIC experience is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Follow up with payers to ensure timely reimbursement
• Comply with CMS, Joint Commission, and EMTALA
• Attend in-services, review online information, and review information from payers and fiscal intermediaries
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow, and ensure a productive and efficient environment
• Demonstrate time management and integrity in billing processes

Skills

Medical billing experience

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

HCPCS coding understanding

Windows/Billing software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's degree + 2 years healthcare revenue cycle experience

High School diploma/GED + 4 years revenue cycle or bookkeeping

Tools

EPIC

Billing software

Windows environment

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

• Closing Date: 11/03/2026
• Type of Position: Staff - 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.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• 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

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Department:

FIN | CORE CCBO Commercial

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.

Position is "On-Site"

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.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 accountReport 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:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes