Collections Specialist

Summit Healthcare Mgmt; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Mgmt seeks a Collections Specialist to manage accounts receivable, focusing on insurance payer follow-up, patient collections when needed, and denial trend reporting. This remote role supports the Centralized Business Office team and requires accurate, timely reimbursement processing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in hospital or physician insurance collection, strong UB04/HCFA 1500/CPT-4/ICD-10CM knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pursues payment from third-party payers and patients as needed.
• Initiates contact with third-party payers and tracks payment progress.
• Keeps follow-up queue current and limits noncompliant accounts to ≤7 days.

Skills

AR management

Payer follow-up

Communication skills

UB04 knowledge

HCFA 1500 forms

CPT-4 ICD-10CM

Remote work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Hospital billing software

Job description

Collections Specialist | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Nashville, TennesseeAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Collections Specialist is responsible for providing AR management to include insurance account follow up in a timely and effective manner using healthcare business software applications as a part of the Centralized Business Office team. Responsibilities include recording receivable activities, identifying and resolving account discrepancies to ensure timely reimbursement.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Pursues payment from third party payers as well as patients when needed. Initiates contact with third-party payers and tracks payment progress.Ensures assigned follow up queue is current and noncompliance accounts are limited to no more than 7 days delinquent for follow-up.Prepare adjustment forms and refund requests for management approval.Reports payer and denial trends to upper management through continued communication with local UR teams.Participates in AR Review calls with assigned facility.Managed daily productivity via patient accounting system and productivity reports. Needs to maintain an average of 40 accounts worked per day minimum. Definition of worked account means activity that produces resolution of payment. Worked accounts will be sampled to assure steps taken did or will assist in payment.Research slow or disputed claims and takes appropriate action.Generates AR reports as required by management.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High School or GED required, Associates degree preferred.Three or more years of hospital or physician insurance collector experience required. Prefer behavioral health experience.Knowledge of UB04 forms, HCFA 1500 forms, CPT-4 and ICD10CM coding.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Not Applicable.WORK LOCATION:This position is remote.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Summit Healthcare Mgmt?Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.