Patient Accounts Specialist

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Patient Accounts Specialist for the Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (ARCBO). The role involves handling patient and insurer inquiries, documenting interactions, and escalating complex issues for timely resolution.

Qualified candidates will typically have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of customer service experience, with strong MS Office skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and clear written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Document all inquiries concerning patient accounts from patients and third-party payers.
• Serve as first line of support for questions about accounts or claims.
• Identify root causes and work toward resolution.
• Document and communicate resolutions in the Patient Accounting System.
• Escalate complex accounts to department management as needed.
• Provide status updates to responsible parties and guarantors within the process timeline.
• Collaborate with facility and other departments to resolve inquiries from patients or insurers.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

10-key data entry

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (“ARCBO”) or (“CBO”) provides business office services including billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance, and customer service to our affiliated Universal Health Services hospitals.

https://jobs.uhs.com/atlantic-region-cbo

The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Patient Accounts Specialist.

The Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for receiving and resolving first line inquiries over the phone and written correspondence concerning patient accounts by patients or insurance companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Document all internal and external inquiries concerning patient accounts including patient and third party payers.
• Act as the first line of support to patient or third party payer contacting the facility with questions concerning an account or claim.
• Root cause issues and attempt to resolve.
• Document and communicate resolution as appropriate in the Patient Accounting System.
• Escalate problem accounts to management team of department for assistance and resolution.
• Clearly communicate resolution of issues to responsible parties and or guarantors on the account.
• Respond within 24 hours to patient inquiry which requires research providing updates on the status or the resolution of their issue each step of the process.
• Work with facility and internal departments of the CBO to investigate and resolve issues associated with patient or insurance company inquiries.
• Maintain working knowledge of the call routing system and patient accounting system
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit & Rewards 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!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

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

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Qualifications

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years customer service experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Customer focused both internally and externally, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, strong 10 key data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with customer service and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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