Business Office Rep - Patient Account Rep

Business Office Rep Opportunity!

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well. Since 2010, Lighthouse has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services. In 2013, Lighthouse opened a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit-the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area. In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit to meet the needs of teens and their families in the Grand Strand. In 2022, Lighthouse opened an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. At Lighthouse, we strive to perform at a high level for our patients and their families.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Demonstated experience in proactive and effective unfront Collections.
• Experience in Excel
• Experience in Medical Billing
• Hospital Experience
• Experience in Explantation of Benefits
• Experience in Insurance and Account Recieveables
• Experience in Excel

The Business Office Rep Job Summary: Responsible for compiling itemized hospital bills, verifying patient insurance coverage and computing patient insurance benefits. Financial counsels all patients with financial obligations. Works closely with the Admitting Office, Medical Records, Utilization Review and physicians' office staff. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies hospital insurance information.
• Compiles hospital bills, completes appropriate forms, submits claims to proper agencies/insurance companies.
• Contacts patients/insurance companies to collect unpaid insurance claims.
• Verifies Insurance / Demographic information in computer system
• Stays informed about changes in insurance plans and contracts.
• Follow up on all accounts within 30 days until paid.
• Manages delinquent accounts
• Moves Self Pay accounts to collections when appropriate by policy
• Keeps upfront log up to date with daily activity/discharges
• Answers the telephone in a polite manner. Communicates information to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situation.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

If you would like to learn more about the Business Office position before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely@uhsinc.com

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required.
• 1-3 Related Work experience Required.
• Demonstated experience in proactive and effective unfront Collections.
• Experience in Excel
• Experience in Medical Billing
• Hospital Experience
• Experience in Explantation of Benefits

EEO Statement

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