Medical Insurance Collections Specialist (REMOTE)

Aveanna Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Collections Specialist responsible for following up on invoices, researching denials, and ensuring compliance in a 100% remote role. Candidates should have Medical Collections experience and a commitment to excellence, with starting pay at $19.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in Medical Insurance Collections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process at least 5 claims per hour.
• Manage a portfolio of payers and ensure timely collections.
• Assist with billing efforts by eliminating denials.

Skills

Time Management

Effective Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Collections Specialist is responsible for following up with invoices that have been sent to payers but have not yet been paid. This individual is also responsible for researching denials and converting them.

The starting pay for our Collections team is $19.00 per hour. In addition to compensation, our full-time employees are eligible to receive the following competitive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options, 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and 100% Remote Opportunity!

• Must have Medical Collections Experience to be Considered

Essential Job Functions

• Process at least 5 claims per hour
• Manage a portfolio of payers, ensuring collections, aging and denials are being processed in a timely fashion
• Assist with billing efforts by eliminating denials and keeping payer rules up to date
• Perform month end reconciliation; assisting other departments as needed
• Meet daily, monthly and quarterly collection goals set by management
• Ensure work being performed meets internal and external compliance requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in Medical Insurance Collections; healthcare, medical office, customer service required
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong basic math and accounting skills
• Proven ability to manage in a high call volume environment with accuracy and efficiency

Other Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
• Time Management
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Strong commitment to excellence
• Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.