Collector - Billing

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Collector II in Billing to resolve outstanding insurance account balances over 30 days old and related documentation to secure timely payments.

The role requires comfort with multiple computer systems and payor portals, strong data entry skills, and a proactive approach to process improvements; some duties may extend beyond core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare payer knowledge preferred.
• At least 1 year data entry experience.
• Experience with healthcare insurance companies to resolve payment issues preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Resolve all outstanding insurance balances over 30 days old.
• Use multiple computer systems and payor portals to secure payments.
• Update patient account notes reflecting aggressive collection logic.
• May include additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good math skills

Read and write proficiently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Collector II shall be responsible for resolving all outstanding insurance account balances over 30 days old and any related documentation in order to receive payment in a timely manner. The Collector will utilize multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems on a daily basis. This individual shall be instrumental in facilitating organizational and departmental process and procedure improvements. Additionally, the Collector is responsible for updating patient account notes to reflect the aggressive collection logic necessary for expediting payments. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous background of working in a healthcare related field, with knowledge of third party payers for at least 1 year preferred. Previous background working with healthcare insurance companies to resolve payment complications preferred. At least 1 year of data entry required. PC experience required with knowledge of Excel and Word applications. Healthcare collection experience preferred.

License / Certification

CPAT/CPAR certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and acceptance of Baptist Health values.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 70% of the workday and mobility 30% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Corporate

Job

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Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)