Patient Access & Billing Coordinator

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Patient Billing Specialist to maintain accurate patient account information, verify insurance details, and assist patients with billing inquiries. You will coordinate with providers and insurers to ensure correct billing and prompt reimbursement.

The role includes auditing accounts, communicating outstanding balances to patients, maintaining confidentiality, and generating reports to support the billing department.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience preferred in a healthcare setting, business office, customer service environment, or related field.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages accurate patient account information and insurance verification.
• Assists patients with billing inquiries and resolves discrepancies.
• Processes payments promptly and coordinates with providers and insurers.
• Reviews and audits accounts to identify errors.
• Communicates with patients regarding outstanding balances.
• Upholds confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Supports billing department through report generation and tracking.

Skills

Insurance verification knowledge

Billing inquiries handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Patient Billing Specialist to maintain accurate patient account information, verify insurance details, and assist patients with billing inquiries. You will coordinate with providers and insurers to ensure correct billing and prompt reimbursement.

The role includes auditing accounts, communicating outstanding balances to patients, maintaining confidentiality, and generating reports to support the billing department.