Patient Billing & Accounts Specialist

Universal Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage billing and collections on HIPAA-compliant claims for patient charges. This full-time role requires attention to detail and strong communication with insurance companies and patients.

The position includes verification of benefits, filing, Excel tracking, and potential travel for trainings; prior inpatient psychiatric billing and Medicare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience with psychiatric inpatient billing systems; Medicare billing experience is a plus.
• Cash posting experience and follow-up on paper claims appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Bill and collect HIPAA-compliant claims from insurance companies.
• Follow up on accounts within 30 days.
• Verify benefits and file insurance claims.
• Interact with patients for financial counseling; some travel may be required for trainings.

Skills

Billing experience

Medicare billing

Cash posting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic billing systems

Job description

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Account Representative to manage billing and collections on HIPAA-compliant claims for patient charges. This full-time role requires attention to detail and strong communication with insurance companies and patients.

The position includes verification of benefits, filing, Excel tracking, and potential travel for trainings; prior inpatient psychiatric billing and Medicare experience are preferred.