Patient Accounts Rep - Full Time

Responsibilities Come join our team and love what you do! We are currently hiring a full time Patient Accounts Rep for Fremont Hospital ! The Patient Account Rep is responsible for the effective and creative use of proven follow-up techniques, and self-directed initiative, to contact patients and third party payers to collect payments and resolve outstanding account balances. The Patient Account Rep responsibility includes the oversight and management of outstanding accounts receivable assigned to the Collector in a manner which will maximize the collection of cash and achieve the hospital’s financial and business office performance objectives. The Patient Account Rep will work closely with collection agencies to organize the placement and recovery of bad debts. The Patient Account Rep is an integral part of the Business Office team and is responsible for ensuring that cash collections are maximized while the level of outstanding accounts receivable is maintained at or above defined targets. The Patient Account Rep is responsible for gathering and communicating critical information which will enable the hospital to meet all known payer requirements and thereby minimize the risk of payment reduction or denial. Commuting to Fremont Hospital is easy! It is conveniently located near public transportation options such as AC Transit, BART, and the ACE Train. Benefit & Rewards Highlights Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications Education: Must have a high school diploma. Experience: Prefer two (2) years experience in a multi-faceted business office preferably in a health-care setting. Knowledge and experience with collections procedures and insurance coverage plans are preferred. Must have strong written and verbal skills; ability to deal effectively with all levels of hospital management and the public. Must be able to demonstrate average to high math skills. Prior experience with on-line Admission/Billing system desirable. Additional Requirements: You may be required to successfully complete the Fremont Hospital’s non- violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training course within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with preventative intervention measures. You may be required to work overtime and flexible hours. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services