Patient Billing & Collections Specialist

Universal Health Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in California is seeking a Patient Account Representative responsible for submitting electronic and manual billings, follow‑up with third‑party payers and patients, and preparation of daily cash receipts. The role emphasizes maintaining documentation, responding within 72 hours, and supporting billing production, denial management, and reporting to the UM department.

This position requires high school graduate and 2–3 years of hospital billing experience, with

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two to three years’ experience in hospital and/or insurance billing preferred.
• Experience with patient accounts, computers, and multiple business software programs required.

Responsibilities

• Submit insurance billings to primary and secondary payers and transmit billings to third-party payers.
• Prepare TAR forms for county authorization and billing.
• Maintain tickler/aging system for prompt follow-up on billing cycles.
• Document contacts on a productivity log and ensure timely correspondence (within 72 hours).
• Provide backup support for other business office teammates and adhere to policies.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Accounts receivable

Insurance billing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital billing software

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Universal Health Services in California is seeking a Patient Account Representative responsible for submitting electronic and manual billings, follow‑up with third‑party payers and patients, and preparation of daily cash receipts. The role emphasizes maintaining documentation, responding within 72 hours, and supporting billing production, denial management, and reporting to the UM department.

This position requires high school graduate and 2–3 years of hospital billing experience, with