Medical Insurance Clerk I — UMC Billing Office

Job overview

The Medical Insurance Clerk I — UMC Billing Office role is onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL. Compensation is not specified. The clerk supports the University Medical Center Business Office and claims processing for the College of Community Health Sciences. The role helps facilitate timely reimbursement by reviewing and posting insurance and patient payments, following up on claims, and assisting with refunds. Accurate processing and careful handling of protected health information support the office’s collection goals and patient-centered service.

What you'll do

• Process insurance claims submitted for reimbursement
• communicate with insurance carriers and patients about coverage and payment requirements
• review, post, and reconcile reimbursements
• scan explanation-of-benefits documents
• review and post unapplied payments
• assist with refunds
• protect confidential health information and follow HIPAA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical insurance clerk i

full-time

tuscaloosa al

the university of alabama

umc billing office

insurance claims

claims processing

payment reconciliation

patient billing

hipaa

medical office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and some medical or insurance office experience, or an associate’s degree or higher. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.