Patient Accounts Representative (Hybrid)

101 Truman Medical Center; Northpoint (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative for a hybrid role in Kansas City, MO. The position focuses on submitting and following up on third-party payer claims, and managing self-pay and liability accounts within a corporate professional billing team.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and 2–3 years in hospital billing, with knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPC coding and solid Excel/Word/Outlook skills. Strong communication and math aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of insurance billing/claims follow-up experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of ICD/CPT/HCPC coding helpful.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use basic software including Excel/Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing or collection activities for Patient Accounts.
• Submit third-party payer claims and follow-up on payer claims.
• Manage self-pay, legal/liability, and workers' compensation accounts.
• Utilize electronic systems to complete billing tasks.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Claims follow-up

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Patient Accounts Representative (Hybrid) – 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: Northpoint 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.

About University Health

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.