Universal Health Services

PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST - Medicare

Posted on: 16 Mar 2021

Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Western Region CBO

The 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. Ensure timely, accurate posting and billing of Medicare claims. Verifies accuracy of Medicare coding. Bills Medicare Fiscal Intermediary inputting billing information, initiating electronic transmission. Resolves disputed claims by gathering, verifying and providing additional information and following up on claims. Resolves discrepancies and implements corrective actions. Adjust patient bills by review remittance advice. Retrieves electronic remittances (via Auccupost and all other electronic avenues as appropriate). Research outstanding claims. Apply proper balances to patient responsibility. Assist with insurance verifications. Ensures effective communication and positive working relationships. Prepares monthly reports by summarizing billings, adjustments and revenues received. Keeps current on Medicare billing and reimbursement procedures. Possesses good judgement and adheres to all policies ensuring the protection of confidential information related to patient demographics, medical information, diagnosis codes, PHI accounting to both internal and Federal HIPPA regulations and guidelines.

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.

Technical 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 Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401k plan with company match

UHS is one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies; Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked 276 on the Fortune 500, and listed 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to UHS or UHS facilities on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms we, us, our or the company in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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Universal Health Services

King of Prussia, PA

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries, behavioral health facilities, acute care hospitals and ambulatory centers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. UHS was founded in 1979 by Alan B. Miller, Chairman and CEO, and today has more than 87,000 employees. UHS maintains one of the strongest balance sheets and is rated among the highest in the hospital services industry by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. This strong capital position has enabled the company to develop and acquire many new facilities over the past few years. 

The UHS strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. UHS owes its success to a responsive management style and to a service philosophy that is based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The healthcare industry remains a place of rapid change and uncertainty. But with strength, experience and foresight to chart its own course, UHS has every reason to face the future with optimism.

 

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