| Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Salary | $16.31–$32.63 Per Hour |
If you are looking for an opportunity where your medical billing expertise directly supports patient care and helps a close-knit clinical practice thrive, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. As a key member of the Northridge Internal Medicine team, you will play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial operations, supporting patients, and ensuring providers can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Join a supportive clinic-based team that values collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians, nurses, access staff, patients, and insurance partners while developing expertise in a highly visible and important function within Community Medicine.
The Role
As the Billing Account Specialist, you will be an integral part of a small, collaborative medical practice focused on delivering outstanding service to both patients and providers. This is a fast-paced role that blends medical billing, collections, cash posting, customer service, and problem-solving. Success in this position comes from strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities throughout the day.
In a typical day, you may:
Answer patient calls regarding billing questions and account balances
Process credit card and check payments accurately and efficiently
Post payments and reconcile financial transactions within the billing system
Follow up with insurance carriers regarding outstanding claims
Contact patients regarding balances and assist with payment arrangements
Support cash posting and collections activities that are critical to the financial health of the practice
Maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with billing and documentation requirements
Learn practice-specific billing processes and develop the independence to manage responsibilities confidently
This role is ideal for professionals with experience in medical billing, cash posting, collections, accounting, banking, or healthcare revenue cycle operations who enjoy staying busy and taking ownership of their work.
Why UVA Health
At UVA Health, you become part of one of the nation''s leading academic health systems, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. Every role contributes to our mission, and revenue cycle professionals play a vital part in ensuring patients receive seamless support throughout their healthcare experience.
What makes this opportunity special:
Work within a small, supportive clinic environment where your contributions are visible and valued
Build strong relationships with providers, nurses, and operational teams who work together toward shared goals
Enjoy a stable weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
Benefit from onsite parking and an office located directly within the clinic setting
Gain exposure to the full spectrum of practice-based billing and collections activities
Join an organization recognized for excellence in patient care, research, education, and innovation
Develop your healthcare revenue cycle expertise while contributing to the success of a highly respected medical practice
This position offers the unique advantage of combining the resources and reputation of UVA Health with the close-knit culture and collaboration of a community-based internal medicine clinic.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
Licensure: None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
OTHER
This is an on-site position and is not eligible for Remote Work or Telework.
Onsite parking available. at the Northridge Building.
Hours: 7:30-16:00 M-F OR 8:00-16:30 M-F
The pay range for this role is $16.31 - $32.63 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate''s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children''s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.