Physician Billing - Patient Accounts Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative in Physician Billing to perform essential revenue cycle tasks including billing, data entry, and denial management. You will ensure accurate claim submission and effective patient communication while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with at least one year in revenue cycle support, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in revenue cycle or patient billing preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10/HCPCS/CPT coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in core revenue cycle tasks: billing, data entry, charge entry, insurance follow-up, denial management, payment posting, and customer service.
• Prepare and submit clean claims to insurance companies electronically or by paper.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits; resolve discrepancies with insurers.
• Communicate with patients about their accounts and payment options while maintaining HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Medical claims

Data entry

HIPAA privacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative in Physician Billing to perform essential revenue cycle tasks including billing, data entry, and denial management. You will ensure accurate claim submission and effective patient communication while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with at least one year in revenue cycle support, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.