Patient Access Specialist, Full Time
UHS
Summary
This position is responsible for greeting, collecting and processing all non-scheduled patients to gather the necessary demographic information required in accordance with all regulations and hospital policies to provide care for the patients, procure reimbursement verification from third parties and maintain records appropriately.
Job description
Duties
- Displays excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers via phone, e-mail, correspondence or in person.
- Ability to explain all required forms inherent to the registration process. i.e.; Living Will, MSP questionnaire, financial authorization, Search America release, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize all types of office equipment such as fax machine, scanner, copier, embosser, etc.
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Insurance processing requirements i.e.; (verification, authorization, terms, requirements and regulations).
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree in business or related major required. Equivalent office experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in a health care facility or equivalent position.
- CPI required for staff who work in FED or obtained within 90 days.
- Medical Terminology (Basic)
- Phone etiquette
- Microsoft excel
- Good mathematical skills
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of insurance processing requirements (auth, verification, terms, and regulations)
- Analytical skills
Benefits
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(K) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
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.