Patient Billing & Collections Specialist - Day Shift (FT)

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Third Party Collector - Patient Financial Services (Day shift, Full-time) to maximize dollars collected by following up on encounters and documenting actions. You'll collaborate with insurance companies, physicians' offices, patients or guarantors, and ensure compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of healthcare follow-up experience, proficiency in basic math, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of payor environments, such as managed care; insurance contractual agreements and appeals process.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced abilities in basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned encounters to maximize collection of dollars and documents actions.
• Collaborates with other department staff, insurance companies, physician offices, and patients or guarantors.
• Ensures compliance with organization and department policies and procedures.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Office procedures

Payor environments

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Third Party Collector - Patient Financial Services (Day shift, Full-time) to maximize dollars collected by following up on encounters and documenting actions. You'll collaborate with insurance companies, physicians' offices, patients or guarantors, and ensure compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of healthcare follow-up experience, proficiency in basic math, and strong communication skills.