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COLLECTOR - GOVERNMENT- Government Department (Billing)

Universal Health Services, King Of Prussia, PA, United States


Collector Government Department

The Government Medical Collector is responsible for overseeing billing and collections related to government healthcare contracts, including Medicaid, TriCare, VA, Critical Access, and other government programs. This role manages accounts across multiple markets such as commercial, medical, and government sectors, ensuring accurate and timely collections to maximize revenue accuracy.
Qualifications:
Experience: 2+ years medical insurance collection experience.
Knowledge of explanation of benefits required.
Education: High School or equivalent.
Understand managed care contracts and reimbursement procedures.
Ability to timely and accurately gather information for proper billing, collections and follow up with payors.
Strong knowledge of Medicaid, TriCare, VA, Critical Access, and other government program billing regulations.
Analyze Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements, identify discrepancies, and follow up to resolve outstanding issues.
Monitor and resolve credit balances, denials, and variances in billing to ensure compliance with government regulations and payor requirements.
Strong communication skills and detail oriented.
Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and patient accounting system.
This opportunity offers the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
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.
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, 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.