Summary

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.

Job description

Job Duties/Responsibilities

This position provides precertification and verification of benefits for incoming patients.
Coordinates the utilization management functions of a patient caseload through collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team and performance of reviews, with external review organizations/managed care companies.
Discuss with patient various forms and obtain signatures from the patients.
Complete insurance verification from various payors and obtain correct information to complete precertification as well as appeals.

Job Requirements

Education: Masters' degree in a recognized mental health field or Registered Nurse.
Experience: Minimum of two years psychiatric experience in chart analysis and in the utilization review field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required in order to communicate in a clear and concise manner with patients, physicians, staff and payors.
Knowledge of external review organizations, payor sources, financial planning and contracting (i.e., managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Requirements

Masters' degree in a recognized mental health field or Registered Nurse
Minimum of two years psychiatric experience in chart analysis and in the utilization review field
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of external review organizations, payor sources, financial planning and contracting (i.e., managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Benefits

Career development opportunities
Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
Medical, Dental & Vision
Prescription drug plans
Employee assistance program
401(k) with company match
Discounted stock plan
Pet insurance
SoFi student loan refinancing
Tuition assistance
Employee referral program

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.