Medical Billing & Collections Specialist - Hospital

Universal Health Services; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Business Office Representative to manage itemized bills, verify patient insurance, and counsel patients on financial obligations. Collaborates with Admitting, Medical Records, Utilization Review, and clinical staff to improve processes.

The role requires proactive collections experience, Excel skills, and knowledge of insurance benefits and accounts receivable in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required.
• Experience in proactive collections.
• Experience in Excel.
• Experience in Medical Billing.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Experience in Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Experience in Insurance and Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Verifies hospital insurance information.
• Compiles hospital bills, completes forms, submits claims to insurers.
• Contacts patients/insurers to collect unpaid claims.
• Verifies Insurance/Demographic information in the system.
• Stays informed about changes in insurance plans and contracts.
• Follow up on all accounts within 30 days until paid.
• Moves Self Pay accounts to collections when appropriate by policy.

Skills

Proactive collections

Excel

Medical Billing

Hospital Experience

Insurance & Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Universal Health Services' Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Business Office Representative to manage itemized bills, verify patient insurance, and counsel patients on financial obligations. Collaborates with Admitting, Medical Records, Utilization Review, and clinical staff to improve processes.

The role requires proactive collections experience, Excel skills, and knowledge of insurance benefits and accounts receivable in a hospital setting.