BILLER/BILLING REP

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) seeks a Biller/Collector to manage daily collections operations and ensure timely payments for Parkwood Hospital. Role includes UB04 billing, insurance follow-up, and backup posting and verification tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in healthcare accounting/collections, with hospital billing experience and a high school diploma; accounting degree preferred. This is a full-time on-site position supporting a leading behavioral health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Accounting degree preferred.
• 3+ years in accounting/collection, healthcare setting preferred.
• Hospital medical billing experience required; knowledge of insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the collections department.
• Bill UB04 claims to insurance; follow up on billed claims.
• Back-up for payment posting, deposits, and insurance verification.
• Act in line with Parkwood Behavioral Health System values.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Collections experience

General accounting

Hospital billing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Insurance billing systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/

Biller/Collector

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Biller/Collector is responsible for the daily operations of the collection department. The Collector will ensure the collection of payments due to Parkwood Hospital in a timely, accurate manner. Bill UB04 claims to insurance companies. Follow-up on claims billed to the insurance. Back-up for payment posting, deposit preparation and insurance verification. The Collector functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health System.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience:

Three or more years of general accounting/collection experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Hospital medical billing experience required.

Licensure/Certification:

N/A

Knowledge:

Knowledge of collections, hospital insurance billing, general accounting and working with computer systems are required.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

Universal Health Services (UHS)

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 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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