BILLER/COLLECTOR (FT)

UHS • Flowood, MS

77d

About The Position

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a talented and dynamic Biller/Collector - Full-Time.

Requirements

• High school graduate required, some college helpful
• Computer literacy, have a working knowledge of hospital billing and coding, including UB92 and 1900
• Ability to follow up and collect from third party insurance companies
• Understanding of insurance companies EOBs

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a psychiatric billing/insurance/collections setting
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or in similar field from accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the MS4 - Patient billing / Collection System
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes
• Consistently locates information needed in a timely manner
• Consistently meets deadlines in processing claims
• Keeps supervisor informed of billing or collection problems
• Process rebills and secondary bills timely
• Edits bills for clean claims, ie: dates outside of service dates, codes, duplicate charges
• Financial counseling to potential patients and/or guardians
• Account monitoring for late payments, non-payments, and other irregularities
• Contacting debtors by phone to discuss outstanding bills, payment status, ability to pay
• All other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees