PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Patient Account Representative/Medical Collector for the Georgia Business Center in Dunwoody to manage billing, follow-up, and collections with patients, insurers, and third-party payers. You will coordinate with collection agencies for bad debt recovery and support multiple UHS facilities.

The role requires on-site presence and experience in healthcare billing, with opportunities for professional growth and benefits within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care collections or related field optional but preferred.
• Experience with insurance billing and computer software programs (Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide account and billing information to patients, insurance companies and/or collection agencies.
• Control collection efforts of accounts in an organized, professional, and efficient manner.
• Analyze accounts to determine correct insurance payment based on contract rate and patient's share.
• This is an on-site/in-office position.

Skills

Health care collections

Insurance billing

Excel

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE / MEDICAL COLLECTOR

Centralized Business Office

The Georgia Business Center, located in Dunwoody, just north of 285, is seeking a dynamic and talented Patient Account Representative/Collector. Patient Account Representatives are responsible for the billing, follow-up, and collection of assigned patient accounts by contacting patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers to resolve outstanding owed balances; The position may work with collection agencies for bad debt recovery. The Georgia Business Center provides billing and collection services for multiple Universal Health Services (UHS) facilities across Georgia and the United States. Visit the UHS website at: uhsinc.com

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide account and billing information to patients, insurance companies and/or collection agencies
• Control collection efforts of accounts in an organized, professional, and efficient manner
• Analyze accounts to determine correct insurance payment based on contract rate and patient's share.
• This is an on-site/in-office position.

Benefit 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care collections or related field, or any combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment. Experience with insurance billing, computer and business software programs (Excel) preferred.

Additional Requirements: This position may require flexible hours, to include overtime.

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.

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