Hospital Collections Specialist, 40hrs Onsite in Auburn, MA

TaraVista Behavioral Health; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid short term disability (STD)

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista Behavioral Health is seeking a Hospital Collections Specialist in Auburn, MA. This full-time role involves managing the collection of behavioral health claims for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include reviewing unpaid claims, contacting insurance companies, and ensuring timely billing. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of Collections experience and knowledge of Massachusetts insurance regulations. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of Collection Specialist experience.
• Knowledgeable about behavioral health claims.
• Comfortable with technology and billing software.

Responsibilities

• Review unpaid claims and follow up with insurance companies.
• Resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Ensure timely billing for claims and collections.

Skills

Knowledge of Massachusetts insurances

Experience with Medicaid and Managed Care insurance

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Typing and computer skills

Familiarity with psychiatric patients

Previous Collection Specialist experience

Job description

Hospital Collections Specialist

Full Time 40 Hours onsite in Auburn, MA

The Hospital Collections Specialist is responsible for timely follow-up and collection of behavioral health and chemical dependency claims for Inpatient and Outpatient levels of care to ensure timely receipt of payment including but not limited to third party payer receivables.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing Unpaid Claims
• Contacts Insurance companies to follow up on Denials
• Billing and follow-up of assigned Insurance accounts
• Reviews EOB’s and resolves billing and payment discrepancies
• Ensure claim rejections are identified, and the proper action is completed to ensure timely billing.
• Comfortable using a clearinghouse, preference given to familiarity with Waystar
• Comfortable and familiar utilizing payor portals
• Precipitation in weekly AR reviews

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable on Massachusetts insurances as well as commercially insured in state and out of state insurances, Medicaid, and Managed Care insurance.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and other computer software products and/or grasp technology quickly.
• Sufficient typing and computer skills.
• Comfortable and knowledgeable with psychiatric patients.
• Previous Collection Specialist experience required; minimally 2 years.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$24.00 - $28.00

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.