Patient Access & Billing Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Admissions/Patient Billing Coordinator to support patient intake across multiple locations. You will interview patients to collect demographic and insurance data to ensure smooth admission and accurate registration for billing.

Additionally, you will collect copays and payments, communicate service charges with privately paying patients, and assist with payment arrangements while ensuring required admission forms are obtained per Medicare/Medicaid and other

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Six (6) months experience in a hospital/physician setting preferred.
• Prior collection experience is preferred.
• Billing experience and contract knowledge is preferred.
• One year of experience in a similar occupation and basic medical terminology and ICD 9 coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and complete demographics and insurance information for admission/registration at various UHand locations.
• Communicates with privately paying patients about service charges and assists with payment arrangements.
• Collects copays, coinsurance and other monies owed by patients.
• Collects forms for admission as required by Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and/or other agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Cash handling

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICD-9 coding

Job description

University Health is seeking an Admissions/Patient Billing Coordinator to support patient intake across multiple locations. You will interview patients to collect demographic and insurance data to ensure smooth admission and accurate registration for billing.

Additionally, you will collect copays and payments, communicate service charges with privately paying patients, and assist with payment arrangements while ensuring required admission forms are obtained per Medicare/Medicaid and other