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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Patient Accounting Representative 1

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLenexa, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Post payments, refunds, adjustments, and other account transactions within designated time frames and in compliance with department policy.
  • Complete assigned work queues within designated time frames.
  • Balance receipts, reconcile daily batches, and prepare an audit trail according to department guidelines.
  • Review explanations of benefits for incorrect or inconsistent reimbursement.
  • Identify recurring fee-schedule allowable differences and communicate them for updating.
  • Communicate payer trends to management.
  • Follow up with insurance companies regarding denials and inquiries, and provide information or documentation needed to resolve accounts.
  • Document actions taken on accounts and verify or update insurance as directed by department policy.
  • Enroll, validate, and revalidate practitioners' information with government and commercial payers.
  • Update databases, monitor Medicare and commercial payer websites for revalidation notices, and communicate provider changes to contracted health plans and departments using standardized reports.
  • Assist with processing applications according to organizational policy, procedures, and health plan requirements.
  • Audit provider data for accuracy as assigned.
  • Communicate roster changes from physician groups.
  • Review department-specific Epic charge work queues, make corrections, and follow up with departments as needed.
  • Review daily Epic charge router reconciliation reports to ensure charges are filed and interfaced.
  • Assist departments with charge-error corrections, including duplicate, missing, or rejected charges.
  • Analyze revenue-trending reports and escalate problems to the manager and departments as appropriate.
  • Communicate with the team, supervisor, and manager daily to ensure team workload is completed on time.
  • Open tickets with HITS and the bank when necessary.
  • Work on special projects assigned by leadership as necessary.
  • Respond to emails in a timely manner using Microsoft Outlook and respond to messages using Microsoft Teams.
  • Attend and actively participate in training and education.

Desired Qualifications

  • One or more years of experience with Epic.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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