Healthcare Billing & Collections Specialist

Del Amo Behavioral Health System; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Patient Accounts Representative-Collector at Del Amo Behavioral Health System in California, Walteria. The role involves submitting electronic and manual billings, and following up with third-party payers and patients for outstanding balances.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and at least two years of insurance collections experience in a hospital setting, with strong telephone and communication skills to liaise with payers and patients.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: Two years insurance collections in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Submit electronic and manual billings and account statements; follow up with third-party payers and patients on balances.
• Prepare and submit insurance billings to primary and secondary payers; transmit billings to third-party payers as requested.
• Maintain daily cash receipts and insurance logs; support 30-day payer follow-ups to confirm receipt and processing.

Skills

Telephone skills

Insurance terms

Communication skills

Hospital experience

Administrative accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE- COLLECTOR

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS,offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Patient Accounts Representative- Collector is responsible for submittal of electronic and manual billings, account statements, and for follow-up with third-party payers and patients for outstanding balances. This positiion is also responsible for the preparation of daily cash receipts and maintenance of insurance logs. Prepare and submit insurance billings to primary and secondary payers. Transmit all billings to third-party payers either manually or electronically as requested. Provide assistance in contacting third-party payers at a 30-day interval after billing to ensure that bills have been received and are being processed.

PRIMARY CRITERIA/RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Ensures the effective implantation of collection measures for uncollected accounts.
2. Provide required follow-up on all patient accounts ensuring that all accounts are resovled within 120 days after discharge.
3. Prcesses patients refunds accurately and documents refund adjustments.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.

Experience: Experience with insurance billings. Two years insurance collections in a hospital setting required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Effective telephone techniques and listening skills required.
• Working knowledge of insurance terms, reimbursement procedures, medical terminology and hospital services, rates and policies relating to collection activities required.
• Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision;
• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations;
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis;
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License in order to drive hospital vehicles or on hospital business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITON:

• Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge and skills specific to job specific competency within three (3) months of hire date.
• Must complete all required mandatory inservices annually.
• Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray tri-annually thereafter.
• Must adhere to facility and department policies and procedures and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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