Billing Collections Specialist

Job Description

The Billing/Collections Specialist ensures the collection of payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. The Billing Specialist generates bills to various payors in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is a premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid‑South region. The 365‑bed facility is one of the largest free‑standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States, located on a 37‑acre campus in northeast Shelby County. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

• Collect payments due to the facility in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate bills to various payors in accordance with regulations and laws.

• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full‑time and part‑time positions.
• 401(k) plan with company match for full‑time and part‑time positions.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred;
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  Billing, accounting, accounts receivable, and collections experience preferred; experience in a hospital environment desirable.
• Knowledge:
  Prefer knowledge of billing, general accounting, accounts receivable, and collections; knowledge and skills working with computerized accounting systems required.

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 openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions 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.