Collection Specialist / Pharmacy

Amerita, Inc; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Collection Specialist for its Revenue Cycle Management team. This entry-level position involves managing medical accounts receivable processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role allows for remote work and offers competitive compensation with benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ year in medical collections or related field.
• Knowledge of managed care and Medicare.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm with 10-key proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cash collection goals are met.
• Research outstanding balances and take necessary action.
• Negotiate payment plans with patients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Some college

Tools

Automated billing systems

CPR+

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Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in Home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Collection Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. As a core member of the Collection team, you will be responsible for a broad range of collection processes related to medical account receivable in support of a single or multiple site locations. The Collection Specialist will report to the Collection Manager and work remotely from your home office.

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in Home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Collection Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. As a core member of the Collection team, you will be responsible for a broad range of collection processes related to medical account receivable in support of a single or multiple site locations. The Collection Specialist will report to the Collection Manager and work remotely from your home office.

Mon - Fri

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Collection Specialist, you will...

• Ensure daily accomplishments work towards company goals for cash collections and Account Receivable over 90 days.
• Understand and adhere to state and federal regulations and company policies regarding compliance, integrity, patient privacy and ethical billing and collection practices.
• Research outstanding balances and take necessary collection action to resolve in a timely manner; recommend necessary demographic changes to patient accounts to ensure future collections.
• Research assigned correspondence; take necessary action to resolve requested information in a timely manner; establish appropriate follow up.
• Resubmit accurate and timely claims in formats including, but not limited to, CMS-1500 and electronic 837.
• Utilize the mose efficient resources to secure timely payment of open claims or invoices, giving priority to electronic solutions.
• Negotiate payment plans with patients in accordance with company collection policies.
• Identify patterns of short-payment or non-payment and bring them to the attention of appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Review insurance remittance advices for accuracy. Identify billing errors, short-payments, overpayments and unpaid claims and resolve accordingly, communicating any needed system changes.
• Review residual account balances after payments are applied and generate necessary adjustments (within eligible guidelines), overpayment notifications, refund requests and secondary billing.
• Interact with third party collection agencies.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with other Amerita employees.
• Work within specified deadlines and stressful situations.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet department goals and objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college a plus
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in medical collections with a working knowledge of managed care, commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement; home infusion experience a plus
• Working knowledge of automated billing systems; experience with CPR+ preferred
• Working knowledge and application of metric measurements, basic accounting practices, ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding
• Solid Microsoft Office skills required, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to type 40 wpm and proficiency with 10-key calculator
• Ability to independently obtain and interpret information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

About Our Line Of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .

Salary Range

USD $21.00 - $22.00 / Hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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