Medical Billing Clerk

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) invites applications for a Medical Billing Clerk within the Student Health Services department. This role ensures timely and accurate billing for medical services, reviews patient demographics and insurance information, and submits claims to insurers.

Responsibilities include following up on claims, resolving denials, answering patient billing questions, and maintaining up-to-date financial records.

Qualifications

• Review and verify accuracy of patient demographic and insurance information for billing purposes, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and insurance requirements.
• Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Follow up on submitted claims to track payment status, identify and resolve any claim rejections or denials, and pursue outstanding balances.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing statements, insurance coverage, and payment options, providing accurate and helpful information.
• Maintain and update patient financial records, including billing and payment details.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify accuracy of patient demographic and insurance information for billing purposes, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and insurance requirements.
• Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Follow up on submitted claims to track payment status, identify and resolve any claim rejections or denials, and pursue outstanding balances.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing statements, insurance coverage, and payment options, providing accurate and helpful information.
• Maintain and update patient financial records, including billing and payment details.

Skills

Billing accuracy

Insurance verification

Customer service

Education

High School (Required)

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department:

Student Health Services

Job Summary:

Ensures timely and accurate billing for medical services. Processclaims, resolves billing issues, and maintains patientrecords.

Job Description:

• Review and verify accuracy of patient demographic and insuranceinformation for billing purposes, ensuring compliance with privacyregulations and insurance requirements.
• Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, ensuring allrequired documentation is complete and accurate.
• Follow up on submitted claims to track payment status, identifyand resolve any claim rejections or denials, and pursue outstandingbalances.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing statements,insurance coverage, and payment options, providing accurate andhelpful information.
• Maintain and update patient financial records, includingbilling and payment details.

Job Responsibilities:

Review and verify accuracy of patient demographic and insuranceinformation for billing purposes, ensuring compliance with privacyregulations and insurance requirements. Prepare and submit claimsto insurance companies, ensuring all required documentation iscomplete and accurate. Follow up on submitted claims to trackpayment status, identify and resolve any claim rejections ordenials, and pursue outstanding balances. Respond to patientinquiries regarding billing statements, insurance coverage, andpayment options, providing accurate and helpful information.Maintain and update patient financial records, including billingand payment details.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience| 4 Years| Required

Compensation:

$16.94 - $25.42

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.