SR PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST

Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. As we continue to grow, we stay focused on making health a positive and local experience. In 2023, UHS was recognized By Forbes; Forbes released its 20th annual edition of the Global 2000, which for the past two decades has ranked the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales, profits, assets, and market value. UHS appears at #434. UHS has been on the ranking for all 20 years and has earned ‘Hall of Fame’ status.

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 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates approximately 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Senior Patient Accounts Specialist.

The Senior Patient Accounts Specialist is responsible for the receipt and resolution of first line inquiries over the phone and written correspondenced concerning PATIENT ACCOUNTS by patients or insurance companies. This incumbent will research and determine root cause issues necessary to resolve patient issues in a timely manner, as well as document all concerns and patient resolution in the patient notes of the Patient Accounting System.

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 24 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
• Be able to leverage their knowledge and experience to assist the department when workloads need to shift.
• Maintain working knowledge of the call routing system and patient accounting system
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 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 10 key data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with customer service and 3-5 years healthcare business office experience preferred.

This opportunity provides 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
• Generous Paid Time Off 

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a rewarding career, please take a moment to share your background with us by applying online. UHS offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. 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.