Collection Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$19 - $24 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Collection Specialist
Dignity Health Medical Group
Role Description As a Collections Specialist, you will provide crucial financial support and professional assistance, facilitating account resolution and contributing to the fiscal health of the organization. Every day you will: - Expertly communicate with clients to resolve outstanding balances. - Meticulously document interactions and negotiate payment arrangements. - Diligently follow established protocols to ensure timely and effective collection efforts. - Maintain follow up with insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement is received. - Resolve incoming correspondence or telephone inquiries in a timely manner in accordance with payer deadlines. - Maintain average QA percentage at a rate established for the Fiscal Year goal. - Perform follow up on any outstanding accounts and obtain commitment for payment from insurance carrier via ETM views. Qualifications - High School Diploma / GED. - Three (3) years physician billing/collection experience or other related healthcare provider claims experience in a high volume medical healthcare claim environment. - AHCCCS/ Medicare/government Commercial payer experience. - HCFA 1500 billing experience. - Knowledge of insurance plan intricacies. - Current knowledge of CPT/HCPC and revenue codes. - Previous experience with computerized billing system MS Word and Excel. - Typing speed of 65 wpm and 225 kpm (10 key). - Knowledge of collection guidelines and regulations. - Excellent problem solving and communication skills. - Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers. - Ability to prioritize tasks and read and interpret complex contract language. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Proficient in the use of office equipment; e.g. telephone system, computer, fax machine, copier, printer. Requirements - Five (5) years physician billing/collection experience or other related healthcare provider claims experience in a high volume medical healthcare claim environment (includes health plan physician claims/reimbursement/appeals experience). - College level business courses helpful. - Two years relevant college education plus experience. - Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
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