Medical Insurance Refund Clerk (Revenue Cycle)

Gryphon Healthcare

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Software, Claims Processing, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, External Audit, Fast Food, Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Payment Posting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Medical Insurance Refund Clerk (Revenue Cycle)
Position Summary
The Medical Insurance Refund Clerk plays a critical role within the Revenue Cycle team by identifying, researching, and processing insurance and patient overpayments. This position ensures accurate and timely refund processing while maintaining compliance with payer guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a commitment to financial accuracy, helping ensure integrity across the revenue cycle.
Key Responsibilities
  • Review insurance claims, EOBs/ERAs, and payment postings to identify overpayments and refund opportunities
  • Research and validate refund requests, including coordination with AR, billing, and cash posting teams
  • Process refunds to insurance carriers, patients, and third parties accurately and within required timelines
  • Verify claim adjustments, recoupments, and payment discrepancies prior to refund issuance
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all refund activity
  • Communicate with payers, clients, and internal departments regarding refund status and resolution
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, including duplicate payments and credit balances
  • Reconcile refund-related accounts and assist with month-end close processes
  • Ensure compliance with payer contracts, CMS guidelines, and applicable state/federal regulations
  • Prepare and track reports on refunds, adjustments, and outstanding credit balances
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 1–3 years of experience in medical billing, insurance claims, revenue cycle, or healthcare accounting
  • Working knowledge of insurance reimbursement, EOB/ERA interpretation, and overpayment workflows
  • Familiarity with payer guidelines (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience with practice management systems, clearinghouses, or billing software
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in high-volume RCM or third-party billing environment
  • Knowledge of both in and out-of-network reimbursement and payer recoupment trends
  • Exposure to refund audits and compliance processes
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong numerical accuracy and data entry skills
  • Excellent organization and time management
  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Ability to handle confidential financial and patient information (HIPAA compliance)
  • Customer service mindset with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
 

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Gryphon Healthcare