Business Office Manager
UHS
Summary
Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Business Office Manager. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas.
Job description
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the billing and collection process for all service lines. This includes maximizing the collection of medical/clinical care services payments and reimbursements, overseeing verifications, billing and follow up on all accounts through collection. The BOM assists clients, or directs staff as they assist clients, to understand their benefits and guide them through the process of applying for state insurance if the need arises. Also included is negotiating payment plans with clients to cover copay/deductibles/housing expenses, and any other duties necessary to ensure accurate and timely billing and collection. The BOM is responsible for maintaining and updating all contracts files, including collaboration with CFO & CEO regarding annual rate renegotiations, reverification necessary to remain in network with providers, and negotiating single case agreements as needed.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Generates Operational Reports.
- Coordinates review of payer audits and contracts.
- Monitors billing rates for LOC and authorization.
- Monitors and supervises the entry of all patient billing for all service lines.
- Monitors collection calls of +90 day receivables.
- Tracks self-pay collections.
- Re-submits lost claims.
- Submit corrected billing.
- Oversee electronic billing to Medicaid.
- Monitors secondary billing.
- Troubleshoots questions and requests regarding patient bills.
- Conducts all account adjustments.
- Completes weekly/monthly Accounts Receivable and Revenue Reports.
- Create/maintain Daily Patient Billing Accounts and Census Charts.
- Monitors cash collection to maximize/meet cash collection goal.
- Enter patient data in patient database.
This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Significant experience with medical billing
- Ability to interpret insurance or other payer contracts
- Professional communication in person and in writing
- Prior supervisory skills desired
- Understanding of hospital business office policies and procedures and managed care contracts preferred
- Knowledge of the CT Medicaid system preferred
- Must be computer literate
- Experience with financial software packages helpful
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.