BILLER/COLLECTOR

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Biller/Collector to expedite the collection process on outstanding accounts. The successful candidate will interact with hospital staff and insurance companies, ensuring payment arrangements and follow-ups on accounts.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years of medical billing experience, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include competitive compensation, excellent medical plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical billing experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheet applications (Excel).
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed before starting.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits and collect co-payments.
• Make payment arrangements with patients after consultation.
• Contact insurance companies regarding claim receipts.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Spreadsheet applications (Excel)

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college education

Tools

MS400/Meditech system

Job description

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.