Collections Associate

Accendra Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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

Assistance program

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is hiring for a remote, full-time Billing Representative in the United States. The role focuses on accurately billing customer accounts, ensuring timely remittance, and following up with payers to keep cash flow steady.

Prior experience in customer service and familiarity with medical terminology help succeed in this position. Key tasks include handling claims, assuring proper coding (HCPC/ICD-9), and maintaining accurate records in the ERP system using Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of customer service or related experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Service the needs of customers by accurately billing accounts.
• Assure timely remittance and follow up with payers to maintain cash flow.
• Edit and resubmit claims for payment and prepare clean claims for submission.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Remote - US

Full time

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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™.

• Job DescriptionThe anticipated hourly range for this position is $20 per hour.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,

• 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 y paper.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.

• Provide feedback to Group Team Lead regarding issues regarding accounts.

• Conducts routine tasks as directed; works under clearly defined guidelines.

• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed. Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ years of customer service or related experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Provide feedback to Group Team Lead, Supervisor and Manager regarding issues regarding accounts.

• Conducts routine tasks as directed; works under clearly defined guidelines.

• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

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™.