Patient Accounts Representative II - Patient Accounting

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.Patient Accounts Representative II - Patient Accounting101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationNorthpointKansas City, MissouriDepartmentPatient AccountsPosition TypeFull timeWork Schedule7:00AM - 3:30PMHours Per Week40Job DescriptionBring your skills, make an impact, and help keep the revenue cycle rolling smoothly!Join our team as a Billing & Collections Specialist, where your attention to detail and insurance know-how will help ensure patients are billed accurately and accounts are closed with care.What You’ll Be Doing:Taking the reins on daily billing of insurance claims and following up on outstanding balances (both payor and self-pay)Monitoring, reconciling, and resolving accounts like a pro — because clean books = happy teamNavigating complex insurance systems and workflows with ease and accuracyWorking with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and special programs like a seasoned proActing as our go-to expert on third-party billing processes and regulatory complianceKeeping quality high and errors low — your work directly supports our mission and reputationTools of the Trade:A mix of electronic health systems, Excel, Outlook, and your trusty 10-key calculatorFamiliarity with 837i forms, ICD-10/CPT/HCPC codes, revenue codes, and HIPAA transaction setsA good grasp of medical terminology — no need to be a doctor, but bonus points if you can decode acronyms in your sleepYou’ll Thrive If You:Have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience – we value skill!)Bring 2–3 years of experience in a hospital, physician’s office, or insurance billing roleKnow your way around insurance reimbursement and government payorsCan balance a spreadsheet and handle billing workflows with confidenceCommunicate clearly — both in writing and over the phone — with patients, coworkers, and payorsBonus Points For:A strong sense of ownership and curiosityThe ability to work independently without losing your team-player spiritA sense of humor — because let’s face it, billing can be weird sometimes #J-18808-Ljbffr Truman Medical Centers