Associate Clinical Billing Specialist

Associate Clinical Billing Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a detail‑oriented Associate Clinical Billing Specialist to manage daily cash posting, cash control, credit, and data entry/scanning tasks. The role ensures timely and accurate posting of payments and adjustments to all patient accounts, interprets explanation of benefits (EOBs), transfers balances, and performs in‑depth research on credit balances or undistributed funds.

Job Details

• Closing Date: 01/16/2026
• Type of Position:
  Clerical
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available:
  No
• Institution Name:
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Benefits (eligible positions only)

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans (qualifying staff and family)
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Department
: FIN | CORE CCBO PB Cash Control

Summary of Job Duties

• Work assigned work queues while following related policies and procedures.
• Complete responsibilities in Cash Posting, Cash Control, Credit, and Data Entry/Scanning.
• Post payments and adjustments to patient accounts from multiple sources.
• Interpret EOBs and transfer remaining liabilities to secondary insurance or patient accounts.
• Scan and index all supporting documentation for manually posted payments.
• Research payments/adjustments resulting in credit balances or undistributed funds.
• Balance daily cash and adjustment posting; reconcile unapplied cash accounts.
• Post denial information and research missing payments with payers or clearinghouses.
• Review credits on insurance and patient accounts to determine refunds.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify credit balance accounts through system reports and online work lists.
• Receive and process refund requests; research accounts for potential refunds.
• Collect documentation and analyze refund appropriateness; process refunds timely.
• Apply patient over payment to outstanding balances.
• Attach supporting documentation for processed refunds and balance to patient accounting and accounts payable systems.
• Resolve undistributed payments; follow up on unpaid claims and verify patient demographics, insurance information, and eligibility.
• Maintain working knowledge of payer groups and billing practices and regulations.
• Run eligibility on patients, verify insurance, and request outside records.
• Post payments and adjustments; interpret EOBs and transfer liabilities.
• Translate payer denial codes to UAMS standard denial codes and enter on patient accounts.
• Balance all payments and transactions daily; research unidentified cash and post accordingly.
• Report over payments or refunds during the payment posting process.
• Investigate recoupments, interest payments, and miscellaneous payments.
• Claim payments, complete Records of Deposit, and split funds to balance with other departments.
• Prepare batches for manual payment posting and ensure all money is accounted for and allocated.
• Research payments and interact with insurance carriers and other agencies.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow.
• Demonstrate integrity and critical thinking; contribute to organizational success.
• Attend insurance carrier–provided training as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED plus 2 years experience in a healthcare revenue cycle–related function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• or Bachelor’s Degree, or High School diploma plus 4 years equivalent combination of education and experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related function.

Salary
: $34,320.00 annually (commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply
:
List of three professional references (name, email, job title) and resume.

Optional Documents
:
Proof of Veteran Status.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
:
Criminal background check, drug testing, and/or education verification.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant:…