Patient Accounts Representative II - Patient Accounting

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Patient Accounts Representative II - Patient Accounting
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
Northpoint
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Patient Accounts
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
7:00AM - 3:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Bring 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 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
Tools of the Trade:
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
You'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 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
💬 Bonus Points For:
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