Collector

Talentify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Talentify seeks a detail-oriented Medical Collector to manage outstanding accounts, verify insurance, and ensure compliant billing. You will communicate with patients and providers to resolve disputes and keep accurate records.

The role requires familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9, DRGs, and billing processes, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with the billing team to improve collection rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical collections or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records systems, and coding practices is essential.
• Strong understanding of medical billing processes and insurance verification procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on outstanding medical accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Review patient accounts for accuracy and completeness, including verifying insurance information.
• Utilize knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-9, DRG, and medical coding to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Communicate with patients regarding their accounts, payment options, and disputes.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claims processing.
• Maintain detailed records of all collection activities and communications in the system.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and billing practices to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with the billing department to streamline processes and improve collection rates.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding knowledge

Billing processes

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Medical Collector

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Medical Collector to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the collection of outstanding medical accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and billing processes to effectively communicate with patients and insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on outstanding medical accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Review patient accounts for accuracy and completeness, including verifying insurance information.
• Utilize knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-9, DRG, and medical coding to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Communicate with patients regarding their accounts, payment options, and any disputes.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claims processing.
• Maintain detailed records of all collection activities and communications in the system.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and billing practices to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with the billing department to streamline processes and improve collection rates.

Experience

• Previous experience in medical collections or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records systems, and coding practices is essential.
• Strong understanding of medical billing processes and insurance verification procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using computer systems for tracking collections and managing patient accounts.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Experience

Required1 year

Previous experience in medical collections or related field is preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records systems, and coding practices is essential. Strong understanding of medical billing processes and insurance verification procedures. Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficient in using computer systems for tracking collections and managing patient accounts.

Behaviors

Required

Thought Provoking:Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player:Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities:Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion:Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help

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