Patient Accounts Rep II

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC is seeking a Patient Accounts Rep II to support the Corporate Professional Billing team in Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on accurate billing and collections for patient accounts using multiple electronic systems.

Responsibilities include submitting third-party payer claims, following up with payers, and handling self-pay, liability, and workers’ compensation accounts. The schedule is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience with insurance billing and/or claims follow up in a hospital business office or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills including 10-key calculator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPCS coding and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs billing or collection activities for Patient Accounts.
• Submits third-party payer claims and follows up on payers and self-pay accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Math aptitude

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

10-key calculator

Job description

Patient Accounts Rep II

101 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