Responsibilities:
Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.
Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Patient Accounts Representative.
Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.
Job Summary:
The Patient Accounts Representative supports the delivery services and the financial goals and objectives of the organization through effective verification procedures and the effective day-to-day management of financial data.
Job Responsibilities:
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Verifies patient insurance benefits, effectively calculating deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurances. Disperses this information via e-mail to the appropriate parties.
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Interacts regularly with insurers, ensuring the correct insurance provider and information is timely and noted in the client’s computer record.
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Reviews client census for accuracy.
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Verifies documentation on after hours admissions and follows up on day admissions. Obtains any missing documentation. Follows up on any documentation left incomplete from the client’s initial admission.
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Maintains necessary financial information and inputs the appropriate information into the system. Enters critical client insurer information daily, including company names, addresses, inpatient and outpatient coverage, and special information.
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Upfront financial counseling, working with clients and their families to obtain payment for housing and maintains appropriate computer programs reflecting payments and or payment arrangements.
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Follows up on unpaid claims to ensure accuracy of information provided with initial verification.
This is a full time position working at both locations in Groton and North Stonington.
Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.
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Challenging and rewarding work environment
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Career advancement opportunities
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Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
- Competitive Compensation.
Apply today to join our amazing team!
About Universal Health Services
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. 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. 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
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Qualifications:
Must have medical office experience. High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Commercial insurance experience preferred. Familiarity with health care service delivery systems, basic data entry skills with some computer experience, strong customer service skills, attention to detail, understanding of basic insurance procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Familiarity with Med Series 4, Waystar, and/or past Electronic Medical Billing desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as are excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Professional demeanor and appearance.
