University of Arkansas for Medical Science
Billing Analyst - Estimates
University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department: ICE | CORE PA MA Pre-Service Estimates
Department's Website: (none provided)
Position Summary The Billing Analyst provides comprehensive support for finance and patient care activities and performs all tasks related to the effective and accurate communication of patient out‑of‑pocket costs for hospital and physician services; performs all tasks related to the estimates process. The Billing Analyst also handles various other support duties within the team.
Responsibilities
Review the scheduled service for a patient's upcoming appointment and select the CPT codes for the service that is scheduled.
Review the insurance section of EPIC to determine if the patient is self‑pay/out of network or insurance.
Create estimate and verify contact information is in EPIC to text/email estimate for patients that are self‑pay/out of network. Confirm patient receives the estimate.
Transfer patient chart to Pre‑Registration for patients with insurance for verification prior to patient appointment.
Responsible for customer service calls to patients about the estimate process.
Must understand insurance and in network/out of network and how it impacts the estimate process.
Must understand the charge‑master and how the clinical billing pricing structure works to explain to patients calling about their charges and financial responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business plus 1 year of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related or bookkeeping function or related field or high school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience
Computer skills in data entry, charge entry, medical office and/or hospital billing
Must be able to sit continuously and work on a computer for an 8 hour day
Preferred Qualifications:
Coding certification
Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Legal Work Authorization Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check. This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Physical Demands Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Feeling, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department: ICE | CORE PA MA Pre-Service Estimates
Department's Website: (none provided)
Position Summary The Billing Analyst provides comprehensive support for finance and patient care activities and performs all tasks related to the effective and accurate communication of patient out‑of‑pocket costs for hospital and physician services; performs all tasks related to the estimates process. The Billing Analyst also handles various other support duties within the team.
Responsibilities
Review the scheduled service for a patient's upcoming appointment and select the CPT codes for the service that is scheduled.
Review the insurance section of EPIC to determine if the patient is self‑pay/out of network or insurance.
Create estimate and verify contact information is in EPIC to text/email estimate for patients that are self‑pay/out of network. Confirm patient receives the estimate.
Transfer patient chart to Pre‑Registration for patients with insurance for verification prior to patient appointment.
Responsible for customer service calls to patients about the estimate process.
Must understand insurance and in network/out of network and how it impacts the estimate process.
Must understand the charge‑master and how the clinical billing pricing structure works to explain to patients calling about their charges and financial responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business plus 1 year of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related or bookkeeping function or related field or high school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience
Computer skills in data entry, charge entry, medical office and/or hospital billing
Must be able to sit continuously and work on a computer for an 8 hour day
Preferred Qualifications:
Coding certification
Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Legal Work Authorization Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check. This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Physical Demands Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Feeling, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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