Account Processor, Binghamton

United Health Services is seeking an Account Processor to join our Patient Accounting Team in Binghamton, NY. An Account Processor reviews claim status and resolves edits that are preventing the claim from billing. This is a BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE position.

Shift: Days
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: $15.00 - $20.25/hour, depending on experience

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Account Processor Overview

Under direct supervision of the Patient Accounting Supervisor, reviews account receivables in various work lists, resolving system edits that are preventing claims from billing and reviewing outstanding balances due from multiple third-party payers. Has a thorough understanding of accepted billing and payment practices.

Account Processor Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Reviews claim status and resolves edits that are preventing the claim from billing
• Using Aging work lists, contacts payers for claim status and re-bills/adjusts open balances, as necessary
• Initiates contact with third-party payers, as indicated.
• Reviews electronic claim rejection reports and takes appropriate action based on the rejection provided by payer; ensures that claims are corrected and resubmitted timely.
• Reviews claims and payments to ensure correct reimbursement from third party payers based on the knowledge and understanding of charge entry.
• Documents thoroughly any action taken on encounters in the accounting system.
• Recommends and forwards refund requests for approval and processing.
• Updates patient registration, as necessary, to ensure the proper insurance is billed timely.
• Maintains patient and employee confidentiality
• Performs other duties at other locations as assigned based upon the needs of UHS
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience working on a professional level with staff and third-party payers while efficiently managing high work volume in a fast paced work environment

Preferred:

• A minimum of one (1) of year experience in a health care billing office

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
• Immediate accrual of paid time off
• Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
• Free, extensive online training through HealthStream

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.