Patient Billing & Claims Specialist

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dedicated patient accounts professional to manage accounts receivable, reconcile third party claims, and resolve denials. You will interact with payers and patients to ensure accurate coding, documentation, and timely payments.

The role supports charity program eligibility and performs data entry and remittance balancing. The position is full-time with rotating shifts in the Emergency Services - Admin Support department, and requires strong billing

Qualifications

• Related education and experience may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile, research and submit third party claims to payers.
• Follow up on claim denials; research and resubmit with needed information.
• Coordinate with insurance and government payers to resolve issues.
• Interview patients for charity programs and assist with eligibility.
• Perform data entry and maintain accounting accuracy for patient accounts.
• Balance remittances and cash postings; monitor credits and refunds.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Medical billing

Denials management

Customer service

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dedicated patient accounts professional to manage accounts receivable, reconcile third party claims, and resolve denials. You will interact with payers and patients to ensure accurate coding, documentation, and timely payments.

The role supports charity program eligibility and performs data entry and remittance balancing. The position is full-time with rotating shifts in the Emergency Services - Admin Support department, and requires strong billing