PATIENT ACCOUNTS REP (PRN)
About The Position
SummitRidge Hospital, a place for healing and hope provides quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services, mental health and substance abuse treatment located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs have helped adolescents, adults, older adults and their families. In addition to the opportunity for career growth and development within SummitRidge Hospital, our employees enjoy many benefits which come from being a part of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) – a Fortune 500 company. Summary: Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Patient Accounts Representative/Collector/Biller. The Patient Account Representative/Collector/Biller is responsible for the billing, follow-up, and collection of assigned patient accounts by contacting patients, insurance companies and third-party payors to resolve all outstanding owed balances; and reconciles the receivables & contractuals from patient’s insurance companies, and third-party payors on patient accounts. This position is also responsible for the electronic or hardcopy submission of claims. The representative is also responsible for the accurate completion of the monthly the Medicare Bad Debt Log. Provide account and billing information to patients, insurance companies and/or collection agencies. Additional Responsibilities Include: Bills payors electronically/hard copy. Corrects and maintains Daily billing reports. Ensure the effective implementation of collection measures for uncollected accounts: Submits recommended bad debt accounts. Follow up with Medicare/Medicaid within 7 days following billing submission. Control collection efforts of accounts in an organized, professional and efficient manner. Contact third party and private payors regarding outstanding billings in accordance with the collector workstation assignments. Completes the Medicare bad debt log each month in an accurate manner. Document a minimum of 30 contacts daily or 150 per week in MS-4. Provide required follow-up on all patient accounts. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) years experience in health care collections or related field is preferred, or any combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment.
- Experience with insurance billing, computer and business software programs (Excel) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to work flexible hours
Responsibilities
- Bills payors electronically/hard copy.
- Corrects and maintains Daily billing reports.
- Ensure the effective implementation of collection measures for uncollected accounts:
- Submits recommended bad debt accounts.
- Follow up with Medicare/Medicaid within 7 days following billing submission.
- Control collection efforts of accounts in an organized, professional and efficient manner.
- Contact third party and private payors regarding outstanding billings in accordance with the collector workstation assignments.
- Completes the Medicare bad debt log each month in an accurate manner.
- Document a minimum of 30 contacts daily or 150 per week in MS-4.
- Provide required follow-up on all patient accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
