Patient Accounts Leader - Billing & Collections

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Patient Accounts Manager to oversee government and non-government billing, collections, cash processing, and accounts receivable activities. The role focuses on efficient operations and timely bill production while reducing expenses for the institution.

The ideal candidate has five years of patient accounting management experience, is fluent in English and Spanish, and can interpret third-party payor guidelines and charity policies.

Qualifications

• Five years of patient accounting management experience.
• Ability to interpret third party payor principles and charity guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of general administrative procedures (personnel, payroll, purchasing).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage government and non-government billing, collections, cash processing, and AR functions.
• Oversee external vendor and managed care contract administration.
• Ensure efficient daily operations and timely production of bills and collections.
• Provide Quality Improvement monitoring to ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify process problems and implement solutions.

Skills

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Office software

Payor knowledge

Relationship building

Admin procedures

Independent judgment

Bilingual EN/ES

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/healthcare

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Patient Accounts Manager to oversee government and non-government billing, collections, cash processing, and accounts receivable activities. The role focuses on efficient operations and timely bill production while reducing expenses for the institution.

The ideal candidate has five years of patient accounting management experience, is fluent in English and Spanish, and can interpret third-party payor guidelines and charity policies.