Collections Specialist/REMOTE Job at USPI
Our billing office is looking for a Collector to work remotely 4 days a week and 1 day at the facility after training is complete.
JOB SUMMARY: The Collections Specialist is responsible for effective and efficient collection efforts to significantly reduce days outstanding, improve cash flow, and minimize bad debt expense.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Position reports to the Business Office Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize the collection follow-up efforts on all outstanding receivables. Analyze system-generated reports to determine the appropriate emphasis needed and action required (prioritize). Review account information prior to making phone contact.
Pursue payment from insurance companies for outstanding claims.
Pursue payment from guarantor for outstanding patient liabilities.
Document action taken and results in the patient accounting system account notes.
Responsible for working aging by touching each account no less than once per month.
Respond to inbound mail from insurance companies and patients.
Assign accounts to outside collection agencies for further action. Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for business office according to accepted standards.
Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
Weekly and monthly reporting to direct supervisor.
Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
Monthly Delinquency notices.
Processing monthly credit memos and the appropriate reporting.
Reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances that are due.
Internal and External customer interface.
Meet defined department goals and activity metrics.
Maintains a working relationship with payment poster, billing and scheduling to ensure proper payment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Assigned by Business Office Manager
Participate in USPI EDGE program.
Required Skills:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent. One to three months of related experience and/or training. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Communication skills: ability to effectively present information to patients, physicians, and other employees of surgery center. Basic math skills.
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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JOB SUMMARY: The Collections Specialist is responsible for effective and efficient collection efforts to significantly reduce days outstanding, improve cash flow, and minimize bad debt expense.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Position reports to the Business Office Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize the collection follow-up efforts on all outstanding receivables. Analyze system-generated reports to determine the appropriate emphasis needed and action required (prioritize). Review account information prior to making phone contact.
Pursue payment from insurance companies for outstanding claims.
Pursue payment from guarantor for outstanding patient liabilities.
Document action taken and results in the patient accounting system account notes.
Responsible for working aging by touching each account no less than once per month.
Respond to inbound mail from insurance companies and patients.
Assign accounts to outside collection agencies for further action. Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for business office according to accepted standards.
Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
Weekly and monthly reporting to direct supervisor.
Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
Monthly Delinquency notices.
Processing monthly credit memos and the appropriate reporting.
Reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances that are due.
Internal and External customer interface.
Meet defined department goals and activity metrics.
Maintains a working relationship with payment poster, billing and scheduling to ensure proper payment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Assigned by Business Office Manager
Participate in USPI EDGE program.
Required Skills:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent. One to three months of related experience and/or training. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Communication skills: ability to effectively present information to patients, physicians, and other employees of surgery center. Basic math skills.
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.