Associate Collector

Byram Healthcare Centers Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a billing specialist to service customer accounts, ensure timely remittance, and coordinate with payers to maintain uninterrupted cash flow. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical billing.

Responsibilities include processing and submitting claims, following up on denials, and documenting all activities in the ERP system. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical billing and insurance follow-up.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and follow complex instructions.
• Ability to explain billing details to customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Service customer accounts by billing and ensuring timely remittance.
• Follow-up with payers to facilitate uninterrupted cash flow.
• Document activities in ERP system accurately and timely.
• Process and submit clean claims to insurances electronically or on paper.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Email etiquette

Reading comprehension

Customer service

Billing knowledge

Medical terminology

ERP systems

Claims processing

Insurance knowledge

Rx and PA knowledge

Claims resubmission

Documentation in ERP

Tools

ERP system

Job description

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we're here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $19 - $20 per hour.

POSITION SUMMARY

The representative is to service the needs of our customers by accurately billing customer accounts, assuring timely remittance, and taking immediate action on issues that involve account integrity. The representative will also follow-up with payers to facilitate uninterrupted cash flow.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to practice proper phone and email etiquette.
• Skilled in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Answers questions from customers, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Handles customer collection calls.
• Familiar with medical terminology and insurances HCPC/ICD-9 codes.
• Documents activities in ERP system in an efficient accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures the billing activity is handled correctly.
• Ability to evaluate and secure the needed Rx's, PA's and medical justification to facilitate payment of claims for initial and review/appeals payments.
• Ability to edit and resubmit claims for payment.
• Prepares and reviews clean claims for submission to various insurances either electronically or on paper.

Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are—through all of life's stages. We've got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness. Our benefits program includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

#AccendraHealth At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we're here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With more than 6,000 teammates across a nationwide network of over 250 service locations across our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, we have the reach and expertise to make home-based care work better for everyone. If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities - from remote-friendly to hybrid and in-person roles - and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.