University of Maryland
Billing Specialist (C2 Hourly)
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$45K - $54K
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Finance
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February 17th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Billing Specialist (C2 Hourly). The role involves supporting the University Health Center's medical billing operations by processing payments, submitting insurance claims, communicating with students and insurance companies to resolve billing issues, maintaining accurate records, and reconciling accounts using both manual and electronic systems.
Highlights
- Process received checks promptly for deposits and record-keeping.
- Submit insurance claims electronically and via mailed HCFA forms ensuring compliance.
- Communicate proactively with students on outstanding balances to prevent account escalation.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and unreceived payments with insurance companies.
- Scan, organize, and maintain important financial and insurance documentation digitally.
- Process electronic credit card payments and manage receipts accurately.
- Requires general knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting standards, and proficiency with financial software and office equipment.
- Minimum qualification: High school diploma or GED with three years accounting clerical experience.
- Salary range: $45,375.00 - $54,450.00 annually.
- Department: VPSA-UHC-Insurance/Billing; Staff Contractual (C2) fixed term position.
Billing Specialist (C2 Hourly) Full Description
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
JOB SUMMARY: The University Health Center is seeking hourly support for their medical billing operations in College Park, MD. Assist billing staff with billing and accounts receivable following established laws, procedures and guidelines. Maintain records of insurance and billing transactions. Post and reconcile accounts in an electronic database. Compile data for inclusion in a variety of reports. Maintain manual and automated record keeping systems. Must be able to assess and evaluate cashiering and billing discrepancies and ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial documents.
This is an in-office position reporting to the office daily in College Park, MD.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an in-office position reporting to the office daily in College Park, MD.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Accurately process received checks to ensure timely deposits and record-keeping.
-Submit claims through both electronic systems and by mailing HCFA forms to the designated insurance companies or addresses, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Proactively communicate with students who have outstanding balances, urging them to respond promptly to avoid the escalation of their accounts to the bursar's office.
-Engage in meaningful conversations with insurance companies and patients to clarify and resolve any outstanding issues.
-Engage in meaningful conversations with insurance companies and patients to clarify and resolve any outstanding issues.
-Address and resolve discrepancies with insurance companies regarding unreceived checks, ensuring that payments are collected promptly.
-Diligently scan and organize important documents, such as Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), checks, and relevant correspondence, into the appropriate digital folders for easy access.
-Efficiently process credit card payments electronically, ensuring all receipts are accurately filed for future reference.
-Diligently scan and organize important documents, such as Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), checks, and relevant correspondence, into the appropriate digital folders for easy access.
-Efficiently process credit card payments electronically, ensuring all receipts are accurately filed for future reference.
Preferences:
A solid background in billing, with experience in managing accounts receivable correspondence and maintaining detailed financial records.
Experience in medical billing and insurance revenue collections.
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: March 9th, 2026
Posting Close Date: March 9th, 2026
Open Until Filled: N/A
UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Three years accounting clerical experience.
OTHER:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
General knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards. Skill in performing mathematical computations; in reviewing and processing financial documents; in reconciling financial data; in operating calculators, keyboards, manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software; in inputting data. Ability to communicate effectively; to prepare written records and reports; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to lead and train others in assigned accounting clerical or bookkeeping work.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Job Risks
Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection
Department
VPSA-UHC-Insurance/Billing
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$45,375.00 - $54,450.00
Benefits Summary
For more information on Staff Contractual C2 benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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