Patient Accounts Specialist (Insurance Collector) Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Patient Accounts Specialist (Insurance Collector) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Patient Accounts Specialist (Insurance Collector) will be responsible for collecting payments due from insurance companies.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Contacts the insurance company to follow-up on payments due and assures claim moves to processing cycle.
• Documents all correspondence from insurance companies regarding attempts to collect payment.
• Identifies and resolves any problems that cause delays in payment and communicates all problems with manager.
• Audits accounts to ensure correct postings and adjustments of patient accounts. Reclassify accounts when needed.
• Assist Director of Business of Office with month end reporting as delegated.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries

Requirements:

• Education Required: High School diploma or GED. Preferred: Some college.
• Licensure and certification Required: None.
• Experience Required: One year of experience with a hospital business system.