Collections Representative

Amerit Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center seeks a Collections Representative responsible for managing claims to maximize collection revenue. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospital collections and knowledge of billing protocols. This contract position offers potential for extension and contributes to a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of minimum hospital collections experience.
• Knowledge of UB04 requirements and familiarity with billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient claims to maximize collections.
• Follow up on previously billed accounts for payment issues.
• Contact third-party payers for reimbursement status.

Skills

Hospital Collections Experience

Billing Procedures Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

3 years of minimum hospital collections experience

Knowledge of UB04 requirements

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished Collections Representative.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Duration: 13 weeks w/ possibility of extension

Summary:

The Collections Representative is responsible for reviewing inpatient and outpatient claims to ensure maximum collection dollars by providing appropriate follow-up and documenting actions taken. Major functions include managing a portfolio of assigned accounts, responding to correspondence, and heavy telephone contact to ensure timely follow-up and account resolution. The follow-up collector must have the ability to perform all needed duties in the patient account system. Skilled in the use of all Microsoft and other programs as defined by management staff.

Responsibilities:

• Understands billing/follow-up and collection procedures and can balance all accounts correctly.
• Follows up on previously billed accounts by reviewing accounts on a biweekly or monthly basis to determine possible sources of payment or payment issues.
• Contact third-party payers to establish reimbursement status, i.e., reason for discrepancy between expected and actual reimbursed amounts or data of issuances.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of minimum hospital collections experience and contract knowledge.
• Knowledge of UB04 requirements and familiarity with medical billing processes.

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Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Health Care Provider, and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Practices

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