Patient Account Representative/ Receptionist, UMKC School of Dentistry

Dental Clinic, UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a patient-focused Patient Account Representative / Receptionist (UM Job Title: Office Support Assistant IV) who is team-oriented and known for their outstanding customer service, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to take initiative. Daily work includes researching patient problems, and accurately processing a high volume of transactions for a diverse customer base, therefore problem-solving, flexibility, and multitasking skills are important. The ideal candidate must be able to perform job tasks in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work. Successful applicants must be helpful and patient, with the ability to problem solve in fast-paced situations, and provide outstanding customer service to patients, faculty, staff, and students. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greet patients and inquire of their needs.
• Verify insurance coverage; copy insurance cards, walk patient through appropriate forms to be signed.
• Answer patient questions regarding billing statements and insurance coverage.
• Answer patient phone calls. Transfer calls to others in the Department or the School.
• Compute discounts and post fee waivers on Patients' charts if appropriate.
• Take information for Patients' credit cards over the phone, always following protocol.
• Reverse payments by instructions of the Cashiers and post notes to Patients Charts.
• Telephone, email, write, or fax Insurance Companies with unpaid Insurance Claims to obtain Settlement of Claims.
• Post return Statements to Patient Charts and unlock Patient Charts when allowable.
• Sort mail and write Patient Chart Numbers onto Checks for the Cashiers to post, daily.
• Route Checks not belonging to the General Clinic to their respective destinations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

This position will work on-site supporting the Dental Clinic at the UMKC School of Dentistry, Shift will be 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Previous patient accounts, and/or health care billing experience
• Previous cashiering experience / ability to count correct change

The anticipated hiring range is up to $18.25 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Open until filled, applications review to begin immediately. Apply today!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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