Pharmacy Collections Specialist (25259)

Cantex; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career growth

Company culture

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Pharmacy Collections Specialist in Addison, TX. Hybrid role: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office at 16750 Westgrove Drive. Typical hours are 8am–5pm. The role focuses on AR collections, billing issues, and maintaining accurate patient records to support revenue cycle operations.

Ideal candidates have healthcare AR experience, strong math/analytical skills, and excellent communication. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of collections experience in healthcare settings is required.
• Experience with pharmacy or medical billing and accounts receivable preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collection calls and correspondence to reduce delinquent accounts.
• Ensure accurate responsible party information in patient accounting systems.
• Coordinate account adjustments and refunds; investigate discrepancies and resolve claims issues.

Skills

Collections experience

Customer service

Communication

Analytical

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Billing software

Pharmacy billing systems

Job description

Location

Location: Hybrid: 2 days a week WFH, in-office 3 days a week (16750 Westgrove Drive, Addison, TX 75001)

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time role with standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm)

Reports to

Reports to: Pharmacy Billing Manager

Compensation

Compensation: Starting at $21 per hour, with the potential for a higher rate based on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)
• Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and vibrant company culture
• Many more employee perks and benefits

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Collections Specialist is responsible for managing pharmacy accounts receivable collections, resolving billing issues, verifying responsible party information, and maintaining accurate patient account records. This role supports pharmacy revenue cycle operations by conducting collection calls, researching claim discrepancies, coordinating account adjustments, processing refunds, and resolving outstanding balances.

The Pharmacy Collections Specialist works closely with patients, responsible parties, pharmacy staff, and internal departments to resolve collection issues, reduce delinquent accounts, improve payment resolution, and maintain accurate billing records. This position requires strong customer service, organizational, mathematical, and communication skills, along with experience in collections, accounts receivable, medical billing, or a pharmacy business office environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of collections experience in a pharmacy, physician's office, medical billing department, hospital, insurance organization, or healthcare business office required
• Experience with pharmacy billing, physician billing, medical billing, insurance claims, or healthcare accounts receivable strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of collecting outstanding balances, resolving delinquent accounts, and improving collection outcomes
• Knowledge of insurance reimbursement, claim processing, billing discrepancies, denials, and payment resolution
• Experience researching unpaid claims, reconciling accounts, processing adjustments, and resolving billing disputes
• High school diploma required; college degree or equivalent advanced coursework in office management preferred
• Computer literacy and proficiency with billing or accounts receivable systems required
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple accounts, meet collection goals, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Essential Functions

• Conduct collection calls and correspondence in a fast-paced, goal-oriented collections department
• Ensure accurate responsible party information is entered and maintained in pharmacy patient accounting systems
• Request additional information from patients, responsible parties, pharmacy staff, and other Cantex departments to correct billing errors and resolve claims issues
• Provide excellent customer service when addressing collection inquiries, billing discrepancies, patient refunds, and account adjustments
• Monitor and maintain assigned accounts receivable balances, including collection calls, account adjustments, account reconciliations, and credit and refund requests
• Research outstanding balances, investigate account discrepancies, and coordinate appropriate resolution
• Reduce delinquent accounts through proactive follow-up, timely communication, and consistent collections efforts
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activities, account adjustments, and payment resolution
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and internal departments to resolve billing and collections issues
• Perform additional duties related to collections, billing, and business office operations as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information about our organization.