PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST - Collections Department

Responsibilities Western Region CBOThe Western Region Consolidated Business Office provides business office services including billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance and customer service to our affiliated UHS facilities. We are seeking dynamic and talented individuals to join our team.Job Description:Responsible for the maintenance and processing of patient accounts and hospital insurance collections. Ensuring timely and accurate payment from insurance carriers. Review payer EOB to determine appropriate follow up based on internal procedures. Utilize Cobius to review and track the life of a denial. Checks claim status via online and through the Payor Portals. Checks eligibility and updates the insurance I-plan based on verified insurance coverage. Works on payer based spreadsheets, communicates trends to leadership. Participates on payer conference calls, trend analysis and meeting daily, weekly and department quotas. Handles a variety of payers with the proven ability to multitask. Qualifications Education:High School or equivalent.Experience:2 years healthcare/collection experience and or equivalent experience in a hospital setting.Other:Demonstrated knowledge of insurance billing relating to patient reimbursement.Insurance follow upTechnical Skills:Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and patient accounting system.This opportunity offers the following:Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match About Universal Health ServicesOne 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. 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. 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.comEEO Statement:All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice:At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiter are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: http