Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist II

Student Health Services - Business Office:

UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students, faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is located on the Main Campus. Our services are designed with students, faculty and staff needs in mind. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist II and deliver outstanding care to our community.

 

The Opportunity:

The Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist II is responsibilities for communicating with insurance companies to follow up on outstanding accounts receivable, insurance denial management, submitting and re-billing insurance claims, posting insurance and patient payments, and working with patients to resolve balances and billing challenges.  Analyze EOB information, including co-pays, deductibles, co-insurances, contractual adjustments, denials and verify accuracy of patient balances. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor clearing house for claim denials. Responsible for reviewing ERA payer denied claim status. Communicate with insurance carriers and patients as necessary. Post insurance and patient payments. Maintain up to date knowledge of healthcare billing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Review Cash Health daily and ensure payments are posted correctly in eCW. Contact payers via phone or payer portal to resolve unpaid claims.
• Create monthly A/R reports. Track unpaid claims and contact insurance companies to secure payment. Review A/R aging report to ensure claims are paid in a timely manner. Monitor aging reports to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate billing.
• Manage and provide follow-up regarding COB issues to patients. Provide clinical expertise to support coding accuracy, documentation and productivity. Analyze denied claims to identify reasons for rejections, perform follow-up actions, and prepare appeals with necessary documentation.
• Research and resolve coding and reimbursement issues. Manage insurance take backs and process insurance refunds in Workday. Verify accuracy of medical coding for patient accounts, ensuring accurate reimbursement for services.
• Review insurance recoupments and work the claims accordingly. Prepare for financial audits by ensuring procedural compliance in revenue reporting and collection. Facilitate the collection of outstanding payments.
• Review and process denied claims, submit appeals, and ensure timely reimbursement. Maintain current and accurate documentation on patient accounts. Assist with training new staff on revenue cycle processes and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Business Manager I, Business Manager II, and/or Associate Director, Business Operations. Timely completion of all required university, AHSC and SHS training.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Office/Healthcare Administration, Accounting or Business or 5 years of experience of accounting in the medical field.
• Experience working in a medical office setting.
• Certified Medical Coder preferred.
• Experience with understanding insurance processes and payer rules. 
• Experience with accounts receivable reports, claims, appeals and insurance billing.
• Experience with posting insurance payments accurately for patient accounts and claims.   
• Experience adjusting balances based on contractual agreements (write-offs, discounts).
• Experience interpreting Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) in medical billing.

 

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Knowledge of medical billing codes (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS) and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and how to appropriately use EMR in the performance of work.

 

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please submit a copy of your resume.

 

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• Time-limited funding position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17.64 - $21.61. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

 

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 
• Education assistance 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

 

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) - Health Center Operations

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; Within the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (8 hour shifts/40 hours a week). Hours are subject to change due to operational needs, special projects and/or emergencies.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-15-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.