Hospital Patient Billing & Collections Specialist

Universal Health Services; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Discounted stock plan

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in the UHS network seeks a Full-time Patient Account Representative to join the Business Office Team. You will handle submission of electronic and manual billings, statements, and follow-up with payers and patients for outstanding balances.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and familiarity with third-party payment procedures; hospital billing experience is preferred. We offer competitive pay, solid benefits, and opportunities for career development within

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years prior collections experience in hospital setting recommended, psychiatric experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to deal effectively with all levels of hospital management and the public.
• Able to demonstrate average to high math skills.
• Prior experience with on-line Admission/Billing system desirable.
• Knowledge of third-party payment procedures, managed care and government programs strongly recommended.
• Good communication skills and ability to problem solve a must.
• Knowledge of credit, collection, and confidentiality laws highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 assure that bills have been received and are being processed.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Cash handling

Strong written and verbal

Math skills

Third-party payer procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sierra Vista Hospital in the UHS network seeks a Full-time Patient Account Representative to join the Business Office Team. You will handle submission of electronic and manual billings, statements, and follow-up with payers and patients for outstanding balances.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and familiarity with third-party payment procedures; hospital billing experience is preferred. We offer competitive pay, solid benefits, and opportunities for career development within