Medical Biller

DaMar Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plan

401(K) with company match

Generous PTO

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Biller/Collector for Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed facility near Houston, to manage the expedited collection process and coordinate with hospital staff. The role involves verifying benefits, collecting payments, and following up on claims with insurers.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least two years of medical billing experience (psychiatric setting preferred), and proficiency with Excel and Meditech.

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.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

CPR

Crisis Intervention training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

MS400/Meditech system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Biller/Collector Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

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, 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.

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 were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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 all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

Notice

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