Patient Billing & Follow-Up Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative - Follow up to support the Revenue Cycle team in the Central Billing Office. The role involves handling billing follow-ups, data entry, and patient communications to resolve questions and ensure accurate claims submissions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of revenue cycle experience, with basic knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year revenue cycle experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Engages in billing, claims filing, data entry, charge entry, insurance follow up, denial management, payment posting, customer service, and records review.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and department policies.
• Prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies accurately and timely.
• Processes assigned reports and patient accounts with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicates with patients to address billing questions and payment options.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative - Follow up to support the Revenue Cycle team in the Central Billing Office. The role involves handling billing follow-ups, data entry, and patient communications to resolve questions and ensure accurate claims submissions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of revenue cycle experience, with basic knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.