Accounts Receivable Clerk

UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.

Positions in this function prepare and maintain records of accounts receivable, including receipts, claims and overdue invoices. Applies all incoming cash receipts and wire payments to the appropriate general ledger accounts. Computes interest charges, processes refunds and related items. Performs periodic and month-end balancing and reporting activities.

* Enters and verifies billing, patient information and other types of data in the computer system. * Posts transactions into the Patient Accounting Systems and reviews the batches to ensure accuracy. * Assists in the preparation of 3rd party bills for recovery of reimbursement. * Performs word processing and various other clerical duties for department as assigned. * Enters and retrieves financial, administrative and patient information. * Assists in maintaining billing records. * Keeps billing files organized, maintains copies of payment recovery vouchers and spreadsheets for reporting. * Compiling, printing and/or disseminating medical records to be sent to appropriate destination. * Performs microfiche and CD Rom functions on prepared patient files. * Performs other tasks as assigned. * Limited work experience. * Works on simple tasks using established procedures. * Depends on others for guidance. * Work is typically reviewed by others.

* High school education or GED. * Basic computer skills with at least beginner’s level familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel **Assets:** * Prior experience working in Patient Accounts, Billing or Revenue Cycle setting * Knowledge of American Healthware(Eagle), Siemens/Cerner InVision, Keane/Patcom