What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Representative I/ II - UT Dentists position at UTHealth Houston?
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry – UT Dentists is hiring for a Patient Account Representative I/II to join their team of professionals in the Department of Clinical Business and Financial Services. The PAR will be responsible for the day-to-day role and duties in the revenue cycle, including verifying insurance policy benefit information, assisting with insurance claims follow-up, patient account balance, account transaction auditing, and more. The ideal candidate will adhere to assigned metrics, and uphold the core values of our team while maintaining volume productivity. Experience with axiUm and/or EPIC is a plus!
Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for the timely collection of third party and private pay receivables.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Reviews incoming correspondence and takes appropriate action. Responds promptly to inquiries.
2. Analyzes accounts for errors, adjustments and credits, issuing corrected entries when necessary. Updates account information accordingly.
3. Documents communications accurately and completely.
4. May perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Some knowledge of business office, patient billing, or collection/ reimbursement procedures in a healthcare setting; proficient in MS Office with emphasis in Excel, 10-key and math.
Minimum Education:
High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate from a vocational business school with a minor in a job related field preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Three years hospital/ medical collections experience with understanding of third party reimbursement procedures, as well as state and federal regulations governing healthcare.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
