BILLER/COLLECTOR

UHS • Atlanta, GA

11h

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital located in Atlanta Georgia has a full-time BILLER/COLLECTOR. Laurel Heights Hospital is an intensive Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism Spectrum Disorders Program for children and adolescents. We serve and treat severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties and co-occurring psychiatric issues. EOE. Benefits: Full comprehensive benefits package offered to full-time employees including health, vision, dental, life, retirement, short-term/long-term disability, and supplemental insurance. Employee assistance program and employee Perks network included. Full-time hours (40/week) guaranteed!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounts receivable and business office functions preferred, including experience with insurance companies and a working knowledge of insurance terms, rates, policies and reimbursement procedures preferred.
• Have the ability to deal with diverse and stress related situations in a calm manner.
• Must be detail oriented and highly accurate.
• Effective oral and written communication and guest relation’s skills required.
• Must have good organizational and computer technical skills and have the ability to set priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work in a hospital business office or UR experience preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of psychiatric care, utilization review, insurance reimbursement procedures, DSM-IV, etc.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts business offices operations in accordance with facility standards.
• Implements procedures for filing reimbursement claims and follow up.
• Maintains proper documentation with regard to cash receipts, revenue, census, bad debt, and contractual and administrative adjustments.
• Negotiates contracts with potential funding sources as requested.
• Verifies financial coverage of all patients after admission and coordinates initial financial contract if not done at the time of admission.
• Prepares and distributes all reports as required by facility and corporate policy.
• Serves as liaison for patients and hospital with insurance companies.
• Has a working knowledge of all levels of care offered and appropriately manages patient benefits.
• Participates in the patient discharge process

Benefits

• Full comprehensive benefits package offered to full-time employees including health, vision, dental, life, retirement, short-term/long-term disability, and supplemental insurance.
• Employee assistance program and employee Perks network included.
• Full-time hours (40/week) guaranteed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees