This Payment Specialist position is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convieneint schedule.

Independence Physician Management ("IPM") was formed in 2012 as a separate and distinct physician practice management unit of Universal Health Services (UHS). Operating as a subsidiary of UHS, with more than 140 locations nationwide, IPM is dedicated to the support and service of acute care facilities, with limited services to behavioral health. IPM's focus is on the acquisition, employment and recruitment of independent physicians. IPM provides expertise to support physician management and alignment models; provides leadership to physician practices relative to industry trends and business models; provides oversight for efficient operations to ensure quality care at a reasonable cost, and actively works to position organizations to navigate the dynamic health care environment.

Benefits for full and part time positions:

• Challenging & rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision & prescription drug plans
• 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
• Great voluntary benefits, i.e. discounts w/phone carriers & car insurance
• Tuition Repayment Program
• Education reimbursement
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before you apply please contact Leah.webb@uhsinc.com

Job Description: The Payment Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely import and processing of Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) and manual payment posting to PMS to meet team goals and objectives. Confirms Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and deposits (including lockbox) and processes payments following IPM CBO guidelines. Performs timely and accurate ERA reconciliation to include ERA processing, Process Level Adjustments (PLB) and credits applied to the PMS following the processing of an ERA file to minimize lag days. Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Payments Supervisor. Overlapping duties of posting, depositing and reconciliation of remits is strictly prohibited. Exercises good judgement in escalating identified payer specific ERAs that are not posting 100% to the Practice Management System (PMS) to maximize automated processing opportunities. Escalates payer EFT/deposits that are received without corresponding Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) or ERA file to maximize payer ERA enrollment. Demonstrates the ability to be an effective team player. Upholds "best practices" in day to day processes and work flow standardization to drive maximum efficiencies across the 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.

Education: High School Graduate/GED required. Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree preferred.

Work experience: Experience 1-3 years minimum) working in a healthcare (professional) billing, health insurance or equivalent operations work environment.

Knowledge: Healthcare (professional) billing, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding, claim submission requirements and remittance processing. Understanding of the revenue cycle and how the various components work together preferred.

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.

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