Patient Accounts Rep II

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Patient Accounts Representative II to handle billing and collections for the Corporate Professional Billing department, working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly. This role focuses on submitting third-party payer claims and following up on self-pay or other accounts, using multiple electronic systems to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–3 years in insurance billing, and proficiency with Excel,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of experience with insurance billing and/or claims follow up in a hospital business office, physician's office, or insurance billing environment.
• Must have computer literacy and math aptitude, and the ability to use 10-key calculator, computer keyboard and basic software applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD/CPT/HCPC coding. Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs billing or collection activities for Patient Accounts.
• Responsible for initial submission of third party payer claims, or follow-up and collection of third party payer claims, self pay accounts or legal/liability/workers compensation accounts.
• Uses a variety of electronic systems in the course of this work.

Skills

Billing & collections

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

10-key calculator

Job description

Patient Accounts Rep II101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: University Health 4 (UH4) Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Corporate Professional Billing

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description: Performs billing or collection activities for Patient Accounts. Responsible for initial submission of third party payer claims, or follow-up and collection of third party payer claims, self pay accounts or legal/liability/workers compensation accounts. Uses a variety of electronic systems in the course of this work.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Two (2) - Three (3) years' experience with insurance billing and/or claims follow up in a hospital business office, physician's office, or insurance billing environment or relevant experience in use of billing and claims knowledge.
• Must have computer literacy and math aptitude, and the ability to use 10-key calculator, computer key board and basic software applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD/CPT/HCPC coding. Good oral and written communication skills