Universal Health Services Looking for Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist at Pennsylvania Full Time

Independence Physician Management (IPM), is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc (UHS). IPM was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

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Position Overview

The Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist consistently supports the AR department to promote teamwork and rally the group by demonstrating motivation and enthusiasm to encourage the department to operate at maximum performance levels.

• Responsible for handling complex, escalated and high dollar claims that were billed to insurance and remain unpaid.
• iServes as the subject matter expert for all insurance AR issues and is responsible for identifying at risk accounts based on aging criteria in order to exceed collection targets and minimize write-offs.
• Provides training and acclimates all incoming AR Specialists to the AR team upon successful completion of their onboarding provided by the IPM Training Department. This individual acts as a coach/mentor for new hires as they navigate through their introductory period and develop into successful AR Specialists.
• Works with the Markets to address account specific questions and concerns. The position will continually monitor unresolved AR to identify trends and solutions that promote a healthier revenue cycle.
• Maintains a strong knowledge of many payers in order to provide support to AR Specialists and the Market staff by being available to answer questions about outstanding AR. Assists in problem solving for challenging accounts.
• Conducts training for all AR Specialists upon successful completion of their onboarding provided by the IPM Training Department. Provides ongoing training on specific AR guidelines, payer requirements and department workflows in order to ensure the AR Specialists have the tools and information needed to meet the established standards for quality and productivity.
• Successfully works complex and/or high dollar projects assigned by Supervisor resulting from identified trends and issues. Provides education and suggestions for enhanced workflows that will result in improved revenue cycle processes.
• Acts as the first line of escalation when A/R follow-up efforts do not result in timely resolution. Continually monitors AR Specialists work queues to ensure work is being completed in a timely manner and assigned stratification is being followed.
• Works with the Contract Management system utilizing this tool to identify opportunities and trends on unpaid, denied, and underpaid claims. Takes necessary follow-up steps with payers to resolve outstanding issues
• Resolves accounts assigned in Practice Management Work Queues (such as Late Charge Review and Referral Work Queue) in a timely manner. Approves high dollar adjustments according to AR department guidelines.
• Covers day-to-day Supervisor duties in the event of his/her absence.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required. Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience (3-5 years minimum) working in healthcare revenue cycle.
• Healthcare (professional) billing, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding, government, managed care and commercial insurances, claim submission requirements, reimbursement guidelines, and denial reason codes. Understanding of the revenue cycle and how the various components work together is required.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, research and problem solving ability. Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment. Service-oriented/customer-centric. Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

As an IPM employee you will be part of a first class organization offering::

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Independence Physician Management is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPM via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Physician Management. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked on the Fortune 500; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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