UF Health

Emergency Patient Access Specialist I | Patient Access | Part-Time | Evenings

UF Health  •  Onsite  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Locations: Gainesville, Florida

Categories: Office and Clerical

Req ID: 67876

Overview

Manages and maintains accurate patient account information, ensuring insurance details are verified and records are up to date. Assists patients with billing inquiries, resolves discrepancies, and processes payments promptly. Coordinates with healthcare providers and insurance companies to facilitate correct billing and reimbursement. Reviews and audits accounts to identify errors, communicate effectively with patients about outstanding balances, and uphold confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations. Supports the billing department through report generation and account tracking is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Manages accurate patient account information and insurance verification.
  • Assists patients with billing inquiries and resolves discrepancies.
  • Processes payments promptly and coordinates with providers and insurers.
  • Reviews and audits accounts to identify errors.
  • Communicates with patients regarding outstanding balances.
  • Upholds confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Supports billing department through report generation and tracking.

Qualifications

HS diploma

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year experience preferred in a healthcare setting, business office, customer service environment, or related field. Equivalent combination of educations, training and experience may be considered. Candidates with at least six (6) months of current experience and demonstrated working knowledge in the department may be considered as meeting the minimum job requirements in lieu of the listed qualifications.

  • Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes. Basic knowledge of patient registration, insurance eligibility verification, and financial clearance processes preferred
  • Experience resolving patient billing inquiries and discrepancies. Prior experience with billing is an asset.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
UF Health

About UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.

UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
Year Founded
1958
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