Patient Access & Billing Specialist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Billing Clerk to manage patient account data and verify insurance details, assist with inquiries, and process payments promptly.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months to 1 year in a healthcare or similar setting, with strong organizational and communication abilities. Compliance with healthcare regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes.
• Experience resolving patient billing inquiries and discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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

Billing procedures

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent education

Tools

Billing software

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Billing Clerk to manage patient account data and verify insurance details, assist with inquiries, and process payments promptly.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months to 1 year in a healthcare or similar setting, with strong organizational and communication abilities. Compliance with healthcare regulations is essential.