Patient Account Representative I - UT Dentists **Location:** Houston, Texas **Hot** **Category:** Healthcare Support Services UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Requisition #: 240002OK **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 School of Dentistry – UT Dentists is hiring for a **Patient Account Representative I** to join their team of professionals in the Department of Clinical Business and Financial Services. The PAR will be responsible for the day-to-day role and duties in revenue cycle, including verifying insurance policy benefit information, assisting with insurance claims follow-up, patient account balance, account transaction auditing and more. The ideal candidate will adhere to assigned metrics, and uphold the core values of our team while maintaining volume productivity. Experience with axiUm and/or EPIC is a plus! **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:** 1. Reviews general accounts receivable incoming correspondence and takes timely and appropriate action. 2. Analyzes account for errors, adjustment, credits, issuing corrected entries when required. Escalates complex issues. Updates account information. 3. Documents communications accurately and completely and follows up as required. 4. 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. If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers! **University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)** Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. **UTHealth Benefits** UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website. https://www.uth.edu/benefits/ **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center. In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements. Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.