Accounts Receivable Representative

Overview

The Insurance Accounts Receivable Representative’s primary responsibility is to provide the highest quality of customer service and accounts receivable management to our patients by embracing the UNLV Medicine Guiding Principles. The representative will review and analyze patients’ medical records in conjunction with the accounts receivables to ensure that the claims were billed correctly and that the insurance company has the necessary information to adjudicate the claims.

The representative will follow the prescribed steps in the Insurance Follow-Up Process to ensure that the outstanding A/R is collected within 120 days from the aging date. He/she will accept other duties/projects as assigned by the Patient Financial Services Leadership. Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA Law, and standard coding such as CPT/HCPCS. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsor ships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

• Provide high-quality customer service and accounts receivable management to patients.
• Review and analyze patients’ medical records in conjunction with accounts receivable to ensure correct billing and adequate information for insurer adjudication.
• Be knowledgeable of the insurances and adjudication processes of partner practices.
• Follow the Insurance Follow-Up Process to collect outstanding A/R within 120 days from the aging date.
• Accept other duties/projects as assigned by the Patient Financial Services Leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of HIPAA standards and CPT/HCPCS coding.

• 3-5 years of billing experience in a high-volume, multi-specialty setting;
  Medicare and/or Medicaid billing experience preferred.
• CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
• Type at least 45 WPM.
• 10-key proficiency.
• Computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic computer knowledge.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods.
• May include performing repetitive tasks.
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (actual hours may vary by business need).
• 12 paid holidays per year, starting from your first day of employment.
• 20+ PTO days per year (depending on position).
• 3% 401(k) contribution, even if you do not contribute.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date.
• And more.

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment .