Patient Billing & Accounts Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Representative to support the Cash Posting Team. This entry-level role performs billing-related tasks, reviews billing questions, and contributes to financial success through attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of revenue cycle experience, with solid communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with revenue cycle operations preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Billing, claims filing, data entry, charge entry, insurance follow up, denial management, payment posting, customer service, and billing records review.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance across revenue cycle duties.
• Prepare and submit clean claims electronically or on paper accurately and timely.
• Process reports and patient accounts with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with management and coworkers in an open, positive manner.
• Communicate with patients to explain accounts and payment options.
• Verify insurance coverage and coordinate with insurers to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Revenue cycle knowledge

Medical claims processing

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Representative to support the Cash Posting Team. This entry-level role performs billing-related tasks, reviews billing questions, and contributes to financial success through attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of revenue cycle experience, with solid communication and confidentiality skills.