Patient Accounts Representative Specialist

Patient Accounts Representative Specialist page is loaded## Patient Accounts Representative Specialistlocations: Truman Support Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0017558**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.****Please log into to search for positions and apply.**Patient Accounts Representative Specialist101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**Truman Support CenterKansas City, Missouri# **Department**Patient Accounts# **Position Type**Full time# **Work Schedule**8:00AM - 4:30PM# **Hours Per Week**40# **Job Description**Directly responsible for daily billing of insurance claims and collection activity on outstanding payor accounts and self-pay encounters to manage account receivables. This position is accountable for monitoring and reconciling accounts with appropriate workflow processes to ensure accurate account resolution. Has thorough knowledge of third-party carriers; government payors; special programs; and University Health Financial Assistance program. Meets quality measures set forth by regulatory compliance standards, Federal Regulations, and department protocols.This position is considered a subject matter expert and serves as a role model for current staff members. Uses a variety of electronic systems in the course of this work and displays high customer service standards. Responsibilities may include generating regular reports to assist the Manager and/or Director of the department. Identify process development or improvement for current on-going activities. Assist in team meetings by supplying input on trends, issues, or payor notices. This position uses high level of proficiency and knowledge to ensure quality and efficiencies in operational processes. Requires independent and critical thinking skills.Minimum Requirements* **Associates degree or equivalent in combination of education and experience.*** **Three (3) years’ minimum experience with insurance billing and/or claims follow up in a hospital business office, physician’s office, or insurance billing environment or relevant experience in use of billing and claims knowledge. Or a total of seven experience in lieu of an associate’s degree*** **Experience in commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement Must have computer literacy and math aptitude, and the ability to use 10-key calculator, computer key board and basic software applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook*** **Must have demonstrated the ability to lead lower classified Patient Account Representatives*** **Requires extensive knowledge of third party billing procedures acts as a day-to-day subject matter expert in their particular area of expertise.*** ## **Experience with 837i and HIPAA transaction sets such as ICD/CPT/HCPC coding, revenue codes, ICD-10 and knowledge of medical terminology*** ## **Good Oral and written communication skills****Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr