University Health KC · 2 months ago
Patient Accounts Representative - Patient Accounting
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUniversity Health KC is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative to join their team. The role involves managing daily billing of insurance claims, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate patient billing while navigating complex insurance systems.
Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
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 team
Navigating complex insurance systems and workflows with ease and accuracy
Working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and special programs like a seasoned pro
Acting as our go-to expert on third-party billing processes and regulatory compliance
Keeping quality high and errors low — your work directly supports our mission and reputation
Qualification
Required
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 role
Know your way around insurance reimbursement and government payors
Can balance a spreadsheet and handle billing workflows with confidence
Communicate clearly — both in writing and over the phone — with patients, coworkers, and payors
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 team
Navigating complex insurance systems and workflows with ease and accuracy
Working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and special programs like a seasoned pro
Acting as our go-to expert on third-party billing processes and regulatory compliance
Keeping quality high and errors low — your work directly supports our mission and reputation
A mix of electronic health systems, Excel, Outlook, and your trusty 10-key calculator
Familiarity with 837i forms, ICD-10/CPT/HCPC codes, revenue codes, and HIPAA transaction sets
A good grasp of medical terminology — no need to be a doctor, but bonus points if you can decode acronyms in your sleep
Preferred
A strong sense of ownership and curiosity
The ability to work independently without losing your team-player spirit
A sense of humor — because let's face it, billing can be weird sometimes
Company
University Health KC
University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
McCombs Enterprises
2023-06-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Harold Siglar
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Jones
Chief Technology Officer
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