Patient Access & Billing Specialist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a patient access/billing-focused professional to facilitate access to UTMB services for new and returning patients. The role coordinates financial arrangements, including financial screening, and communicates with patients, referral sources, and the treatment team regarding patient access and financial issues.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics and insurance coverage, screening for financial responsibility, directing patients

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with billing, financial screening, insurance verification, collections, and/or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics and insurance coverage for services.
• Screen patients for financial responsibility and collect deposits.
• Coordinate referrals and prior authorizations.
• Provide information resources to patients, physicians, nurses, and staff to aid satisfaction and reimbursement.
• Maintain registration QA expectations and productivity standards.
• Assist in training and mentoring new staff.

Skills

Billing

Financial screening

Insurance verification

Collections

Customer service

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a patient access/billing-focused professional to facilitate access to UTMB services for new and returning patients. The role coordinates financial arrangements, including financial screening, and communicates with patients, referral sources, and the treatment team regarding patient access and financial issues.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics and insurance coverage, screening for financial responsibility, directing patients