Medical Billing Associate

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Accounting and Finance
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Billing Associate

Description

Medical Billing Associate
44043BR
44043BR

Position Description
Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines.

Major/Essential Functions

Negotiate and follow up with patients either face-to-face or over the phone to establish acceptable payment arrangements for their accounts and ensure patient understanding of arrangements.
Receive incoming calls or visits from patients or clinic staff, conduct follow-up, and coordinate with other areas of the business office or clinical departments as needed to answer questions regarding patients accounts.
Screen patients for basic information regarding eligibility for government, state, or county programs and link to Central Financial Screening as appropriate.
Collect and enter into Cerner Practice Management (CPM) all necessary demographic insurance information to facilitate the payment from the responsible party or payor and to maintain accurate demographics.
Research addresses and make necessary corrections on returned mail.
Maintains records, statements, and other documentation regarding actions with patients' accounts.

Required Qualifications
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of medical or general office experience OR Completion of related education or training and one year of experience.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Medical Billing Associate