Collections Specialist

This position can be worked from an approved remote location.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor Collections and Manager Credit/Collections, protects and recovers the hospital's assets by monitoring accounts receivable, collecting delinquent accounts, and making payment arrangements.

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.60 - $23.01

This is a remote position.

Qualifications

Education:
Requires a high school diploma

or

GED.
Experience:

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible billing

or

collections experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Prefer experience in a hospital setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must understand the content of the billing and services that the hospital offers and bills.
Prefer knowledge of managed care contracts, commercial, work comp, government, and self-pay collections.
Must communicate effectively with the patients and any other outside agency, either verbally and/or written.
Must have an understanding of healthcare billing guidelines.
Needs organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
Need system knowledge of HIS systems, Excel, Word, and Access database.
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.