Patient Account Representative I/II - General Practice and Dental Public Health - School of Dentistry

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’s School of Dentistry is hiring for a Patient Account Representative I/II to join their team of professionals. The PAR will be responsible for posting insurance payments, submitting claims, claim denial follow-up, account audits, and more. The ideal candidate should be able to respond to any inquiries about claims that have been submitted and may need additional information that the insurance companies require.

 

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:

Under general supervision, position is responsible for accurate and timely collection of third party and private pay receivables.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Reviews general accounts receivable incoming correspondence and takes timely and appropriate action. 

Analyzes account for errors, adjustment, credits, issuing corrected entries when required.  Escalates complex issues. Updates account information. 

Documents communications accurately and completely and follows up as required.

Performs 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 diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from a vocational business school with a minor in a job related field preferred.

 

Minimum Experience:

Six (6) months of 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.