Patient Accounts Specialist

Universal Health Services; Augusta (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywood Recovery Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Patient Accounts Representative in Augusta, MI. The role focuses on coordinating patient out-of-pocket collections, reviewing financial responsibilities with patients, and maintaining accurate billing records throughout treatment episodes.

Responsibilities include calculating deductibles and co-pays, communicating fee changes, coordinating with billing vendors after discharge, and ensuring proper notarization and staff training

Qualifications

• The Patient Accounts Representative coordinates the collection of patient out-of-pocket expenses.
• Strong communication and organization are required to manage billing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Works with Admissions to define expected family payments at admission.
• Reviews financial expectations with patients and guarantors at admission.
• Maintains records of payments and balances during active treatment episodes.
• Calculates deductibles, co-payments, and other fees; communicates updates promptly.
• Coordinates and communicates outstanding fees to billing vendors after discharge.
• Keeps an accurate ledger of receipts and deposits and handles bank deposits.
• Notarizes documents and trains other staff on notary processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Analytical problem solving

Confidentiality

MS Word

Excel

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Skywood Recovery Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Patient Accounts Representative in Augusta, MI. The role focuses on coordinating patient out-of-pocket collections, reviewing financial responsibilities with patients, and maintaining accurate billing records throughout treatment episodes.

Responsibilities include calculating deductibles and co-pays, communicating fee changes, coordinating with billing vendors after discharge, and ensuring proper notarization and staff training