Billing Collections Specialist - Full-time

Lakeside Behavioral Health System; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Billing/Collections Specialist to ensure timely and accurate collection of payments and to generate bills for payors in accordance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (or a high school diploma with relevant experience) and healthcare billing experience; knowledge of AR, billing and accounting software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Healthcare billing experience required.
• Knowledge of billing, general accounting, accounts receivable, and collections is preferred.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems is required.

Responsibilities

• The Billing/Collections Specialist ensures the collection of payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner.
• The Billing Specialist generates the bills to various payors in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

Skills

Healthcare billing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Billing/Collections Specialist ensures the collection of payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. The Billing Specialist generates the bills to various payors in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

This Opportunity Provides The Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401k with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

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

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred, High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Healthcare billing experience required - billing, accounting, accounts receivable, and collections experience preferred.

Knowledge:

Prefer knowledge of billing, general accounting, accounts receivable, and collections. Knowledge and skills working with computerized accounting systems required.

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.