Medical Collections Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Collections Clerk to support billing operations and third-party payer processes in our San Jose facilities. You will identify delinquent accounts, contact patients by phone, and help submit claims to payers while collaborating with the administrator and finance team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of medical collections experience, and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding and medical billing software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of medical collections experience preferred.
• Experience with medical practice billing software necessary.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and electronic billing.
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with center management, center staff, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Identifies delinquent accounts, aging period and payment sources, and performs collection actions including contacting patients by telephone and resubmitting claims to the appropriate payer.
• Evaluates patient financial status and establishes contract payment plans.
• Keeps informed on current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer regulations and informs management of changes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows/MS Office

CPT/ICD-10 coding

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Prioritization under interruptions

Physician/staff communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 years medical collections experience

Tools

Medical practice billing software

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Collections Clerk to support billing operations and third-party payer processes in our San Jose facilities. You will identify delinquent accounts, contact patients by phone, and help submit claims to payers while collaborating with the administrator and finance team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of medical collections experience, and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding and medical billing software.