Job Information
Universal Health Services MEDICAL CLINIC BILLER in GROTON, Connecticut
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 part-time Medical Clinic Biller.
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.
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
Job Summary:
The Medical Clinic Biller 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.
J ob Duties and Responsibilities
Obtains medical clinic billing forms from staff, reviews for accuracy and ensures billing matches client record.
Enters claim information into appropriate systems.
Performs routine audits, provides feedback and reports to supervisor and medical staff.
Assists with verification patient insurance benefits, effectively calculating deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurances. Disperses this information via e-mail to the appropriate parties as necessary.
Interacts regularly with insurers, ensuring the correct insurance provider and information is timely and noted in the client’s computer record.
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.
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.
Follows up on unpaid claims to ensure accuracy of information provided with initial verification.
Other duties as deemed necessary.
Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University , SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
Competitive Compensation
This is a part-time, 16-20 hours per week, position.
Apply today to join our amazing team!
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
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
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
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or Medical Coding/Billing Certificate 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, EMDEON, 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.