Job Description
Responsibilities Atlantic Region CBO:
The Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (“ARCBO”) or (“CBO”) provides business office services including billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance, and customer service to our affiliated Universal Health Services hospitals.
The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented .
The Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for receiving and resolving first line inquiries over the phone and written correspondence concerning patient accounts by patients or insurance companies.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Document all internal and external inquiries concerning patient accounts including patient and third party payers.
- Act as the first line of support to patient or third party payer contacting the facility with questions concerning an account or claim.
- Root cause issues and attempt to resolve.
- Document and communicate resolution as appropriate in the Patient Accounting System.
- Escalate problem accounts to management team of department for assistance and resolution.
- Clearly communicate resolution of issues to responsible parties and or guarantors on the account.
- Respond within hours to patient inquiry which requires research providing updates on the status or the resolution of their issue each step of the process.
- Work with facility and internal departments of the CBO to investigate and resolve issues associated with patient or insurance company inquiries.
- Maintain working knowledge of the call routing system and patient accounting system
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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 ® corporation, annual revenues during 5 were $.4 billion. In 6, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 5, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
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Qualifications Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years customer service experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Customer focused both internally and externally, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, strong key data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Familiarity with customer service and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred.