Contact Center Support

Universal Health Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A large healthcare provider located in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Patient Accounts Specialist to manage inquiries regarding patient accounts. Responsibilities include resolving first-line inquiries from patients and insurance companies, and documenting all communications in the Patient Accounting System. Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma, possess customer service experience, and have strong Microsoft Office skills. Join a rewarding environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with customer service in healthcare business office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and resolve first line inquiries concerning patient accounts.
• Document inquiries concerning patient accounts.
• Act as first line of support for questions concerning accounts.
• Communicate resolution of issues to responsible parties.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills

10 key data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Patient Accounts Specialist.

The Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for receiving and resolving first line inquiries over the phone and written correspondence concerning patient accounts by patients or insurance companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Document all internal and external inquiries concerning patient accounts including patient and third party payers.
• Act as the first line of support to patient or third party payer contacting the facility with questions concerning an account or claim.
• Root cause issues and attempt to resolve.
• Document and communicate resolution as appropriate in the Patient Accounting System.
• Escalate problem accounts to management team of department for assistance and resolution.
• Clearly communicate resolution of issues to responsible parties and or guarantors on the account.
• Respond within 24 hours to patient inquiry which requires research providing updates on the status or the resolution of their issue each step of the process.
• Work with facility and internal departments of the CBO to investigate and resolve issues associated with patient or insurance company inquiries.
• Maintain working knowledge of the call routing system and patient accounting system.
• 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

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years customer service experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• 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 customer service and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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