Collector I & II Billing

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Collector I & II Billing to join their team. This position is crucial in resolving outstanding insurance account balances and updating patient accounts to ensure timely payment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably have experience in healthcare collections or related fields.

Key responsibilities include utilizing various computer systems for payment handling and facilitating departmental improvements. If you have strong communication skills and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Healthcare collection experience preferred.
• One year data entry experience required.
• Background in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve outstanding insurance account balances over 30 days old.
• Utilize multiple computer systems for payment processing.
• Update patient account notes for expedient payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Proficient reading and writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Summary

• Resolve all outstanding insurance account balances over 30 days old and related documentation to receive payment in a timely manner.
• Utilize multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems on a daily basis.
• Facilitate organizational/departmental process and procedure improvements.
• Update patient account notes to reflect aggressive collection logic for expediting payments.
• Perform additional duties within scope of the role.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous background 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.
• One year data entry experience required.
• Healthcare collection experience preferred.

License & Certification

• CPAT or 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 30% of the workday and mobility for 70% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• 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.

Job Details

• Title: Collector I & II Billing
• Job Type: Regular Full Time
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)