Patient Account Rep/Medical Collector
UHS
Summary
The Georgia Business Center, located in Dunwoody, just north of 285, is seeking a dynamic and talented Patient Account Representative/Collector. Patient Account Representatives are responsible for the billing, follow-up, and collection of assigned patient accounts by contacting patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers to resolve outstanding owed balances; the position may work with collection agencies for bad debt recovery. The Georgia Business Center provides billing and collection services for multiple Universal Health Services (UHS) facilities across Georgia and the United States.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Provide account and billing information to patients, insurance companies and/or collection agencies
- Control collection efforts of accounts in an organized, professional, and efficient manner
- Analyze accounts to determine correct insurance payment based on contract rate and patient's share
- This is an on-site/in-office position
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care collections or related field, or any combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment. Experience with insurance billing, computer and business software programs (Excel) preferred.
Additional Requirements: This position may require flexible hours, to include overtime.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care collections or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment
- Experience with insurance billing preferred
- Experience with computer and business software programs (Excel) preferred
- May require flexible hours, including overtime
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
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.