Collector

Novamed; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and with

Job summary

Novamed is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Collector in Ventura, CA to manage the collection of outstanding medical accounts and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and billing processes to communicate with patients and insurers.

The ideal candidate will work with the billing team to improve collection rates, maintain accurate records, and stay updated on healthcare regulations. Prior medical collections experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical collections or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, records systems, and coding practices.
• Strong understanding of medical billing and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on outstanding medical accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Review patient accounts for accuracy, including insurance verification.
• Apply ICD-10, ICD-9, DRG coding to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Communicate with patients about accounts, options, and disputes.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to obtain documentation for claims.
• Maintain detailed records of collection activities in the system.
• Stay updated on healthcare regulations and billing practices for compliance.
• Collaborate with billing to improve collection rates and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding knowledge

Billing processes

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer systems proficiency

Tools

Medical records systems

Billing software

Job description

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.

Job Details

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.

If you are passionate about helping patients while ensuring the financial health of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Medical Collector.

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.