Collections Lead

PharMerica; Longmont (CO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

PharMerica is seeking a driven Collections Lead to manage account collections and ensure compliance with company policies. Successful candidates will have previous billing or collections experience and strong communication skills, working remotely within the continental USA. The role supports financial management in the healthcare sector and offers competitive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Qualifications

• One year billing and/or collections experience.
• Third Party Billing or collections/billing experience in healthcare industry.
• Data entry proficiency and basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collection efforts of accounts for services rendered.
• Provides customer service through explaining bills and following up on past due accounts.
• Identifies at-risk accounts and documents collection efforts.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

High School graduate or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Webex

MS Teams

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Overview

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Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Our Collections Lead are responsible for leading the research, collection and/or resolution of an assigned account portfolio in accordance with PharMerica’s Collections Policy and Procedures and the Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1977. Our finance and accounting departments focuses on the organization's financial management strategies and execution.

This is a remote position. Applicants can live any where within the continental USA.

Post- training schedule: Monday - Fridy 9:30am - 6:00pm Mountain Time

Must be able to work effectively in Mountain Time Zone. This is not negotiable.

If this piques your interest, read more below and apply today!

• 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

• Responsible for collection efforts of facility level accounts for services rendered by PharMerica and the reconciliation of any balance variances which may include partial payments, double payments and/or credits.
• Works with facilities, receiving in/out bound telephone calls and/or emails, providing customer service through explaining their bill and following-up on past due accounts using approved collection techniques
• Identifies at-risk accounts and brings them to the attention of the management team and account managers
• Document collection efforts with clear and concise notes
• Works with internal and external customers, including facility owners, CEOs, to resolve assigned portfolio of accounts by collecting the balance due or by taking other action (write-offs, billing to another source, in-house collections or referral to attorney or collections agency, etc.) necessary to resolve account balances and relieve AR in a timely manner
• Productivity records will also be maintained
• Works with pharmacy billing associates in obtaining accurate billing and resident information and in re-billing and resolving unpaid claims through adjudication
• Works with Facility Collection Director/Manager/Supervisor and other members of the management team in researching pharmacy accounts requiring special attention, as indicated on Collection reports and taking all necessary action to collect money
• Works with assigned pharmacy locations, nursing home accounts and individual customers in receiving inbound correspondence
• Works with Facility Collections Manager/Supervisor and other members of the management team on special projects as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  
  

Qualifications

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent experience
• One year billing and/or collections experience
• Third Party Billing or collections/billing experience in the healthcare industry; AS400 computer experience preferred
• Data entry, Strong proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Webex, MS Teams, and basic computer knowledge
• Medical billing and coding experience desired
• Strong written and verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Detail Orientation, can work individually and within a Team
  
  

About Our Line Of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.pharmerica.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .

Salary Range

USD $21.00 - $23.00 / 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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