Patient Account Representative - Biller

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Memphis (TN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Pet Insurance

Student loan refinancing

Stock plan discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Patient Account Representative - Biller to join its team‑oriented, compassionate environment in Memphis. The role focuses on accurate claims submission, billing form review, and effective communication with insurers and patients.

UHS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement across its 300+ subsidiaries, along with tuition assistance and paid time off.

Competenze

• Education: Associat es Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• Experience: Two years of healthcare reimbursement and third-party billing experience.
• Knowledge: HIPAA regulations and accurate understanding of EOBs and recoupments.

Mansioni

• Maintain the billing system and ensure claims are submitted accurately and on time.
• Review billing forms (UBs/1500s) for completeness and correctness before submission.
• Manage claim follow-up, including appeals and adjustment requests.
• Document patient accounts appropriately.
• Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and next steps.
• Assist patients or responsible parties with billing and financial responsibility questions.
• Accept patient payments when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Formazione

Associates degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Patient Account Representative - Biller is responsible for the following:

• Maintain the billing system and ensure claims are submitted accurately and on time.
• Review billing forms (UBs/1500s) for completeness and correctness before submission.
• Manage claim follow-up, including appeals and adjustment requests.
• Document patient accounts appropriately.
• Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and next steps.
• Assist patients or responsible parties with billing and financial responsibility questions.
• Accept patient payments when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401k with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: AssociatesDegree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred, High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years of healthcare areimbursement and third-party billing experience. Must possess knowledge of all accounting applications and third-party reimbursement regulations. Must have the ability to read and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and demonstrate an understanding of overpayments and recoupments. Must have an elevated level of interpersonal skills. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Experience in collections from third party payers and financial counseling to potential clients. Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families, and referral sources. Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and facility. Uses and / or discloses on a daily basis verbal, written and / or electronic PHI in order to perform job duties, as pertains to (CLIENTS' FINANCIAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND / OR CLINICAL DATA) and / or (EMPLOYEES' FINANCIAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND / OR CLINICAL DATA). 48:60 Follows and abides by Company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

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.