PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST - Medicare Department

Responsibilities

Western Region CBO

The Western Region Consolidated Business Office provides business office services including 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 Cobius 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 I-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
• 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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, 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.

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