Medical Office Billing Clerk-Intermediate (ADM Central Verification)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Marketing & Communications
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
Performs insurance verification duties to obtain primary insurance data for use in determining patient’s eligibility for visits, by verifying insurance, correcting patient demographics, obtaining referrals as needed.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Some knowledge of patient billing or collection/reimbursement procedures.
- Detail oriented with the ability to organize, prioritize and coordiante work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a tiemly manner.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- EPIC experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of related experience in the healthcare industry with an emphasis on medical claims.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Verify patient benefits and insurance eligibility to update registration and coverage information.
- Responsible for telephone eligibility support. Participate in quality control and solution recommendation to include notification to management team of process issues.
- Handle incoming patients and Clinic questions, in regard to patient copays, deductible and coinsurance coverage and eligibility.
- Responsible for adding and updating all commercial and governmental payers. Obtaining referral/authorization for scheduled patients.
- Review Charge review for registration errors and update for accurate and timely billing.
- Reviews new and follow-up patient registration, obtains and manages referrals, and advises on co-pays and deductibles.
- Contacts PCP and/or Clinic to coordinate and obtain accurate and current referral documentation, once confirming patients have established care.
- Coordinates with UHS referral team and has in-depth knowledge of both registration access tools.
- Effectively navigates between multiple verification tools to obtain thorough eligibility and benefits material.
- Meet current production standards set by the management team to resolve outstanding claims and maintain a healthy accounts receivable.
- Completes all other duties as assigned.