Insurance Collector I

Health Advocates, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 43,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union

Rideshare Incentives

Employee Referral Program

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave and other time off

Job summary

Health Advocates, LLC is looking for an Insurance Collector I to manage receivables in California. This role involves following up on outstanding accounts billed to insurers and other third parties. Candidates should have previous healthcare collections experience and strong communication skills.

The position offers a pay rate of $24.00 to $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, with a full-time schedule that includes an alternative work week. Health Advocates provides comprehensive benefits to support employee needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare claims processing and collections is essential.
• Knowledge of Managed Care Contracts Interpretation preferred.
• Familiarity with UBO4 or HCFA 1500 claims is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow up and collect on outstanding receivable accounts.
• Review accounts to determine patient eligibility for coverage.
• Evaluate aged accounts for appeals on unpaid amounts.

Skills

Healthcare claims processing and collections

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Basic office skills and computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Health Advocates is seeking an Insurance Collector I with prior healthcare collections experience for our main office in Chatsworth, CA.

Job Summary

The Insurance Collector is responsible for the timely follow up and collection efforts on outstanding receivable accounts that are billed to insurance companies, managed care entities, government programs, and other liable third parties. Responsibilities include reviewing accounts to determine patient eligibility for various forms of coverage, evaluating aged accounts for a basis to appeal unpaid or underpaid amounts, and performing miscellaneous related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience in healthcare claims processing and collections
• Knowledge of Managed Care Contracts Interpretation and Calculations preferred
• Familiar with UBO4 or HCFA 1500 claims and data elements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills
• Basic office skills and computer literacy required
• Must be able to type 35 WPM

Working Title: Insurance Collector I

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $31.25 per hour (Depending on Relevant Experience)

Position Type: Full-time; Non-exempt

Schedule: Alternative work week schedule-Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-5:00 pm & Fri 7:30 am-12:30 pm

Benefits

Health Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of today's employees. They include:

• Healthcare and Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union
• Rideshare Incentives
• Employee Referral Program
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave and other time off

Health Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. We believe all of our employees should be treated fairly, consistently, and with dignity and respect.