Patient Billing & Accounts Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Representative in Clinton, MS to perform essential revenue cycle tasks including billing, claims processing and patient communications. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with insurance providers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in revenue cycle work, with basic knowledge of medical terminology and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED and 1 year revenue cycle experience.
• Knowledge: ICD-10/HCPCS/CPT coding preferred.
• Knowledge: basic medical claims processing and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engages in core revenue cycle functions such as billing, claims filing, data entry, charge entry, insurance follow up, denial management, payment posting, customer service, and billing records review.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and department policies.
• Prepares and submits clean claims to insurance electronically or on paper.
• Processes reports and accounts with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicates with patients regarding accounts and payment options.

Skills

Medical claims processing

HIPAA confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year revenue cycle experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Representative in Clinton, MS to perform essential revenue cycle tasks including billing, claims processing and patient communications. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with insurance providers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in revenue cycle work, with basic knowledge of medical terminology and Microsoft Word/Excel.