PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST -Collections Department

Responsibilities Western Region CBO The Western Region Consolidated Business Office provides business office services including appeals/denials, billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance and customer service to our affiliated UHS facilities. We are seeking dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. Job Description: Responsible for the maintenance and processing of patient accounts and hospital insurance collections. Ensuring timely and accurate payment from Insurance carriers. Review payer EOB to determine appropriate follow up based on internal procedures. Utilize software to review and track the life of a denial. Checks claim status via online and through the Payor Portals. Checks eligibility and updates the insurance plan based on verified insurance coverage. Works on payer based spreadsheets, communicates trends to leadership. Participates on payer conference calls, trend analysis and meeting daily, weekly and department quotas. Handles a variety of payers with the proven ability to multitask. Qualifications Education: High School or equivalent. Experience: 2 years healthcare/collection experience and or equivalent experience in a hospital setting. Other: Demonstrated knowledge of insurance billing relating to patient reimbursement. Insurance follow up Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and patient accounting system. This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan k plan with company match Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ; and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S. Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western CBO