Insurance Billing Specialist (Contractual Hourly)
- UM07 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)
- University of Maryland College Park
- 6mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Job Description Summary & Additional Information
The University Health Center is seeking hourly support for their medical billing operations in College Park, MD. Assist billing staff with billing and accounts receivable following established laws, procedures and guidelines. Maintain records of insurance and billing transactions. Post and reconcile accounts in an electronic database. Compile data for inclusion in a variety of reports. Maintain manual and automated record keeping systems. Must be able to assess and evaluate cashiering and billing discrepancies and ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial documents.
This is an in-office position reporting to the office daily in College Park, MD.
Duties:
- Accurately process received checks to ensure timely deposits and record-keeping.
- Submit claims through both electronic systems and by mailing HCFA forms to the designated insurance companies or addresses, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Proactively communicate with students who have outstanding balances, urging them to respond promptly to avoid the escalation of their accounts to the bursar’s office.
- Engage in meaningful conversations with insurance companies and patients to clarify and resolve any outstanding issues.
- Address and resolve discrepancies with insurance companies regarding unreceived checks, ensuring that payments are collected promptly.
- Diligently scan and organize important documents, such as Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), checks, and relevant correspondence, into the appropriate digital folders for easy access.
- Efficiently process credit card payments electronically, ensuring all receipts are accurately filed for future reference.
Physical Demands:
Primarily involving sitting for extended periods with intermittent walking and standing. Tasks require fine motor skills for typing and operating office equipment, and may occasionally involve lifting or carrying items like files or office supplies weighing up to 25-30 pounds.
Preferences:
- A solid background in billing, with experience in managing accounts receivable correspondence and maintaining detailed financial records.
- Experience in medical billing and insurance revenue collections.
Licenses/ Certifications: NA
Required Application Materials: Application
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: 11/28/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Three years accounting clerical experience.
OTHER:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
General knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards. Skill in performing mathematical computations; in reviewing and processing financial documents; in reconciling financial data; in operating calculators, keyboards, manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software; in inputting data. Ability to communicate effectively; to prepare written records and reports; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to lead and train others in assigned accounting clerical or bookkeeping work.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Department
VPSA-UHC-Insurance/BillingWorker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)Salary Range
$25-$30/hrBackground Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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