PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST-MEDICARE

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and…

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) – Western Region Consolidated Business Office (WCBO) in Las Vegas seeks a Patient Accounts Specialist for an in-office role from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The specialist will manage Medicare billing and collections, verify insurance, process reimbursements, and address cash posting errors, denials, and appeals.

Experience in medical insurance billing, two or more years preferred, with HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience with denials and appeals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical insurance billing and collections.
• Excel and data entry systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages Medicare billing and collections including verification of insurance.
• Processes reimbursements and corrects cash posting errors.
• Handles denials and appeals and ensures timely claim submissions.

Skills

Medical billing knowledge

Denials & appeals

Excel usage

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services (UHS) - Western Region Consolidated Business Office (WCBO)

The Western Region Consolidated Business Office delivers comprehensive insurance revenue services to our affiliated UHS facilities, encompassing billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance analysis, and customer service. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by industry leaders, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Job Description: Patient Accounts Specialist Monday-Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM IN-OFFICE POSITION

The Patient Accounts Specialist manages Medicare billing and collections, including verifying medical insurance, processing reimbursements, correcting cash posting errors, and handling denials and appeals. Additional duties include, validating codes and charges are correct, preparing and submitting claims according to Medicare payer guidelines, and ensuring accurate and timely claim submissions.

Qualifications

Experience: 2+ years medical insurance billing and collections experience.

Education: High School or equivalent.

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical insurance billing and collections.
• Experience with denials and appeals.
• Excel and data entry systems experience.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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, 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.