PATIENT ACCOUNTS REP

UHS•Orlando, FL

About The Position

University Behavioral Center of Orlando, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. The Patient Accounts Rep is responsible managing the billing process for assigned hospitals within UHS. Individuals in this role will work to achieve maximum reimburse for services provided through the verification, submission, and collection of claims to appropriate insurance providers and/or patients. This position will be responsible for monitoring the assigned account details and performing account reconciliations as needed. Maintaining positive relationships and communicating extensively with assigned hospitals, insurance carriers, and patients is essential. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to verify patients’ insurance coverage prior to services, and effective follow-up on unpaid accounts by establishing payment arrangements and monitoring payment activity. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are also necessary to ensure claims are processed and paid accurately and efficiently. This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years experience in the Billing Department.
Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices, basic medical coding, and third[1]party operating procedures and practices.
Knowledge of insurance guidelines especially Medicaid and Medicare
Knowledge of commercial compliance regulations related to healthcare billing and accounts receivable management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

managing the billing process for assigned hospitals within UHS
achieve maximum reimburse for services provided through the verification, submission, and collection of claims to appropriate insurance providers and/or patients
monitoring the assigned account details and performing account reconciliations as needed
Maintaining positive relationships and communicating extensively with assigned hospitals, insurance carriers, and patients
verify patients’ insurance coverage prior to services
effective follow-up on unpaid accounts by establishing payment arrangements and monitoring payment activity
ensure claims are processed and paid accurately and efficiently