Patient Rep Collector

Hollywood Presbyterian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Presbyterian is seeking a Full-Time Insurance Collections Specialist in Los Angeles to contact insurance companies, payers, and patients for payment on unpaid claims. The role emphasizes maximizing collection by prioritizing daily tasks and maintaining necessary documentation.

Ideal candidates have hospital collections experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate in a union environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years hospital collections or 5 years hospital experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and payer programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Call insurance companies, payers, and patients for payment on unpaid claims.
• Organize and prioritize daily workloads to maximize collection.

Skills

Collection experience

Medical terminology

Communication

Union environment

Hospital setting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Full Time 80 Hrs Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $29.32 To $34.04 Annually

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position Summary:

To call insurance companies, payers, and/or patients for payment on unpaid claims. To ensure the maximum collection effects by organizing, and prioritizing daily workloads, providing required documentation and minimizing external delay.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

(Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

• High School Diploma.

Preferred Education

(Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

(Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Three (3) years of collection experience in a hospital setting or five (5) years of relevant hospital experience.
• Medical terminology, knowledge of payer requirements and programs which the patient may be eligible.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

(Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

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• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)