Medical Collections Specialist

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote within the United States

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST schedule

Hybrid option after six months (based

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether invites applications for a Medical Collections Specialist in the United States. This role focuses on timely insurance reimbursement and maintaining the financial health of a patient-centered healthcare organization.

You will manage payer accounts, follow up on claims, and resolve denials, underpayments, and unpaid balances through direct communication with insurers and collaboration with billing and operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of medical collections or related revenue-cycle experience.
• Experience communicating with insurance payers and resolving medical claims.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Follow up on submitted insurance claims to support timely reimbursement.
• Manage assigned payer accounts and resolve outstanding balances.
• Investigate denied, underpaid, and unpaid claims and determine corrective actions.
• Communicate with insurance payers to resolve discrepancies and secure reimbursement.
• Review billing accuracy and determine when corrections or rebilling are needed.
• Maintain payer communications and documentation for account resolutions.
• Monitor claims and support revenue-cycle activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Collections Specialist based in the United States.

As a Medical Collections Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting timely insurance reimbursement and maintaining the financial health of a patient-focused healthcare organization.

You will manage assigned payer accounts, follow up on outstanding claims, and work to resolve denials, underpayments, and unpaid balances.

Through direct communication with insurance providers, you will investigate claim issues and determine the appropriate next steps, including corrections, appeals, reconsiderations, or rebilling.

You will collaborate with billing, pharmacy, and operations teams to address reimbursement challenges and help ensure patients maintain access to essential infusion therapies.

The role requires strong attention to detail, persistence, sound judgment, and consistent ownership of collection activities.

You will work remotely in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment, following a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to efficient revenue-cycle operations while supporting continuity of patient care.

Accountabilities

• Follow up on submitted insurance claims to support accurate and timely reimbursement.
• Manage assigned payer accounts and work outstanding balances through to resolution.
• Investigate denied, underpaid, and unpaid claims, identifying causes and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate directly with insurance payers to resolve claim discrepancies, address outstanding issues, and secure reimbursement.
• Review claims to determine whether they were billed correctly or require correction, reconsideration, appeal, or rebilling.
• Interpret payer contracts, coverage requirements, and reimbursement methodologies to guide collection activities.
• Collaborate with billing, pharmacy, and operations teams to resolve complex reimbursement issues and improve collections workflows.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding claim status and collection activity.
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation of payer communications, follow-ups, and account resolutions.
• Stay informed about medical billing regulations, coding guidelines, payer policies, and reimbursement changes.
• Use healthcare billing systems and clearinghouses to monitor claims and support effective collections processes.
• Assist with reporting, data entry, and other revenue-cycle activities as required.
• Maintain accuracy, professionalism, accountability, and consistent follow-through across all assigned accounts.
• Participate in required compliance training and adhere to applicable legal, ethical, and organizational procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of medical collections or related revenue-cycle experience.
• Previous experience communicating with insurance payers and resolving outstanding medical claims.
• Experience providing professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to investigate claim issues and identify effective solutions.
• Persistence and confidence when following up with insurance providers and managing outstanding balances.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-service mindset combined with financial accountability and ownership of assigned accounts.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Preferred: 5 or more years of medical collections experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience in home infusion, specialty pharmacy, or infusion therapy billing and collections.
• Preferred: Experience handling insurance denials, underpayments, appeals, and payer follow-up.
• Preferred: Familiarity with healthcare billing platforms, clearinghouses, and revenue-cycle management systems.
• Demonstrated integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $26–$28 USD.
• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST.
• Purpose-driven work that directly supports patient access to infusion therapy.
• Opportunity to work within a patient-first, clinician-led healthcare environment.
• Collaboration with colleagues across revenue-cycle, pharmacy, clinical, and operations teams.
• Clear role expectations and opportunities for professional growth.
• Potential eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement after six months, based on performance and business needs.