Appeals Assistant

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Appeals Assistant for the Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (ARCBO). The role involves timely submission of medical records and appeals documentation to third party recipients.

Key duties include scanning items received by mail or fax, filling out third party forms, and assisting with patient account follow-up. Excellent data entry and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Customer focused with excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Submit medical records and appeals documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Scan items received via mail/fax.
• Fill out third party forms.
• Assist with follow-up of patient accounts as needed.
• Document actions taken in the patient account system.
• Meet productivity standards and departmental goals.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

The Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (“ARCBO”) or (“CBO”) provides business office services including billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance, and customer service to our affiliated Universal Health Services hospitals.

https://jobs.uhs.com/atlantic-region-cbo

The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Appeals Assistant.

The Appeals Assistant is responsible for the timely submission of medical records and appeals documentation to third party recipients.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for submitting medical records and appeals documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Scanning items received via mail/fax
• Filling out third party forms
• Assists with the follow‑up of patient accounts as needed
• Properly documents the patient account with actions taken
• Meet productivity standards and departmental goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years healthcare experience preferred.

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong data entry skills

Customer focused both internally and externally, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, strong 10 key data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Familiarity with appeals a plus

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.