BILLER/COLLECTOR

Responsibilities Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services. Position Summary The Biller/Collector ensures the expedited collection process on all outstanding accounts until final payment disposition. The individual in this position will frequently interact closely with all hospital staff, medical staff, allied professional staff, and external information. Job Duties/Responsibilities Verifies insurance benefits including all co-payments, deductibles, and available limits to policy coverage. Collects co-payments, deductibles and deposits. Makes payment arrangements with patient and/or responsible payer after consultation with supervisor. Contacts insurance companies regarding claim receipts and follows up on insurance payments. Follows up on all self-pay accounts by telephone and in letter. Reviews account balances and refers accounts for outside collection. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous paid time off Free basic life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college preferred. Minimum of two (2) years medical billing experience required, preferably in a psychiatric setting. MS400/Meditech system experience preferred. Experience with computer and business software programs preferred. Advanced skills in spreadsheet applications (Excel) required. CPR and HWC crisis intervention training must be completed prior to beginning work. 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.