PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE – Follow Up Team

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement program

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a Patient Accounts Representative (Non-Clinical) to support daily billing operations for University Physicians. You will handle pre-bill edits, coordinate tasks, and prepare daily department communications while ensuring accurate records management and timely reporting.

You will assist with insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, and other accounts receivable activities, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high-quality customer service in a

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of clerical experience; education may be used in lieu of experience.
• Preference for familiarity with healthcare revenue cycle and insurance follow-up.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily operations of University Physicians Patient Accounts to promote efficient billing workflows and quality customer service.
• Perform pre-bill edits, coordinate task assignments, and prepare daily reports and communications.
• Assist with post-service medical records requests, document indexing, and records management to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor workflow trends, identify recurring issues, and communicate improvement recommendations to the supervisor.
• Provide support for insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, and other accounts receivable activities as needed.

Conocimientos

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Hiring Department

Department of UP Payment Services

Job Description

Responsible for supporting the daily operations of University Physicians Patient Accounts by performing a variety of administrative and revenue cycle functions that promote efficient billing workflows and high-quality customer service.

Primary responsibilities include completing pre-bill edits, coordinating task assignments, preparing daily reports and departmental communications, processing post-service medical records requests, and indexing documentation to ensure accurate and timely record management.

This position is expected to monitor and analyze daily workflow trends, identify recurring issues and opportunities for process improvement, and proactively communicate findings and recommendations to the supervisor. Trend analysis may include, but is not limited to, pre-bill edits, medical records requests, documentation deficiencies, workflow inefficiencies, payer requirements, and other operational activities that impact revenue cycle performance.

The role also provides support for insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, claim corrections, and other accounts receivable activities as needed.

Maintains compliance with University Physicians policies, HIPAA, Medicare, and payer requirements while collaborating with team members to improve operational efficiency, reduce rework, and optimize reimbursement.

Shift

Monday – Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• Two (2) years of clerical experience; education may be used in lieu of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Niche Professional Interests:

Comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable management preferably in a medical office setting.

Additional Training:

Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, modifiers, coding, and documentation guidelines. Experience with Managed Care plans and payer guidelines.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $16.68 - $26.31 hourly

Grade: PAT - 005

University Title: PATIENT ACCT REP, NON-CLINICAL

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short‑and‑long‑term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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