• Patient Account Specialist

    The University Of Texas At Dallas (Dallas, TX)


    Posting Number: S06380P

     

    Department: Callier Ctr Communication

     

    Salary Range: $50,000, Commensurate with Experience

     

    Pay Basis: Monthly

     

    Position Status: Regular full-time

    Job Description:

    Looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits?

     

    Look no further—join our team!

     

    The Patient Account Specialist – Revenue Cycle Coordination role requires knowledge of medical insurance billing, as well as provider credentialing and enrollment. This position works closely with our third-party revenue cycle management team to process claims, manage denials, and handle appeals. It also involves working directly with payors on credentialing, enrollment, and recredentialing for approximately 30 providers. In addition, the role helps develop and support policies and procedures related to the revenue cycle to ensure the quality and efficiency of our billing processes and systems, with the goal of optimizing reimbursement.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    - High school diploma/ GED

     

    - Two years’ experience with healthcare claims.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    Preferred Education and Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred

    + Two years of experience with healthcare claims

    + Strong personal computer literacy required, including working knowledge of relevant software packages such as Microsoft Excel and Word

    + Familiarity and experience with practice management and patient accounting systems such as eClinicalWorks preferred

    + Ability to work with large amounts of data, including performing data integrity checks, summarizing information, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders

    + Highly organized and effective at managing multiple activities simultaneously; strong planning and organizational skills required

    + Self-starter with the ability to work independently

    + Demonstrates the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all work and team projects

    + Uses, protects, and discloses patients’ protected health information ( PHI ) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) standards

    Important Message:

    1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

     

    2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .