Medical Collector - Remote - Doral

University of Miami; Medley (FL); Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office is seeking a full-time Medical Collector to manage patient accounts and verify demographics and insurance information in Miami, FL. This role focuses on reviewing reimbursements, pursuing payments, and maintaining accurate account records within a university-based health system.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong communication and detail-oriented skills to support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures and principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in completing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resolution of patient accounts and verify demographics and insurance.
• Review reimbursements and determine collection methods and follow-up.
• Pursue payments by contacting insurers and documenting work performed.
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable reports.
• Review benefit explanations and request adjustments or refunds when applicable.
• Identify payor trends and report findings to supervising staff.
• Respond to patient and insurer inquiries by phone and in person.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Office procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Collector to work in Miami, FL.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the resolution of patient accounts and verifies patient's demographic and insurance information.
• Reviews and monitors reimbursements due, and determines appropriate collection methods and account follow-up procedure.
• Pursues insurance carries by placing phone calls, documenting work performed, and setting safeguards to ensure that payments are received.
• Prepares monthly report for account receivables and other items assigned.
• Reviews benefit explanations from insurance companies and takes proper actions to request adjustments or refunds when applicable.
• Identifies trends and any problems with particular payors and reports findings to supervising staff.
• Responds to over-the-phone and in-person inquiries from patients and insurance carriers.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent require
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff