Associate Collector

Byram Healthcare; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Accendra Health in Salt Lake City, UT seeks an Associate Collector to service customer accounts, secure timely remittance, and resolve billing issues that affect cash flow. You will handle claims and communicate with payers to keep payments moving.

The role requires 1+ year in healthcare billing, proficiency in medical terminology and EOBs, and ability to read HCPC/ICD-9 codes. Familiarity with VisiQuate, ERP systems and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in healthcare environment.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Familiar with billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Service customers by accurately billing accounts and ensuring timely remittance.
• Follow up with payers to facilitate uninterrupted cash flow.
• Read and understand EOBs.
• Identify and resolve patient billing errors/complaints.
• Edit and resubmit claims for payment.
• Prepare and review clean claims for submission to insurances.

Skills

Communication skills

Billing processes

Medical terminology

Reading EOBs

HCPC/ICD-9 coding

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

VisiQuate

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Associate CollectorApply: Salt Lake City, UT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_26\\_70614At 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 LifeTM.**The anticipated salary range for this position is $21.00 p/hour****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.**Job Duties:*** 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.* Ability to read and understand EOBs.* Answers questions from customers, clerical staff, and insurance companies.* Identifies and resolves patient billing errors / complaints.* Familiar with medical terminology and insurances HCPC/ICD-9 codes,* Documents activities in VisiQuate and ERP systems 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 paper.* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.* Provide feedback to Group Team Lead / Supervisor regarding issues regarding accounts.* Reporting payer / denial trends and any other issues to supervisor in a professional and timely manner.* Conducts routine tasks as directed; works under clearly defined guidelines.* Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.* Manages time well to ensure project, deadlines, and metrics are met constantly.**Requirements:*** High School Diploma or equivalent* 1+ years in healthcare environment* Proficient in medical terminology* Familiar with billing prosseses**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 If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. 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. *Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.*