Patient Registration & Billing Specialist

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions Clerk to interview patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and complete admission and registration at multiple locations, ensuring billing accuracy.

You will communicate with privately paying patients about charges, assist with payment arrangements, and collect copays, coinsurance, and forms required by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Post high school coursework preferred.
• At least 6 months of hospital/physician setting experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance benefits, billing, and pre-certification preferred.
• ICD-9 coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect demographic and insurance information for admissions and registrations.
• Coordinate admission and registration across multiple locations to ensure timely and correct billing.
• Communicate with privately paying patients about charges and assist with payment arrangements.
• Collect copays, coinsurance, and other patient monies; collect admission forms as required by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers.

Skills

Hospital/physician setting experience

Insurance benefits

Pre-certification

Medical terminology

ICD-9 coding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions Clerk to interview patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and complete admission and registration at multiple locations, ensuring billing accuracy.

You will communicate with privately paying patients about charges, assist with payment arrangements, and collect copays, coinsurance, and forms required by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers.