Billing Collections Specialist - Full-time

UHS • Bartlett, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. The Billing/Collections Specialist ensures the collection of payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. The Billing Specialist generates the bills to various payors in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge and skills working with computerized accounting systems required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• Billing, accounting, accounts receivable, and collections experience preferred.
• Experience in a hospital environment desirable.
• Prefer knowledge of billing, general accounting, accounts receivable, and collections.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the collection of payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System.
• Generates the bills to various payors in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED