REMOTE: Medical Collector (Contract to Hire)

Jobot Consulting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Medical Collector in a remote role, where your expertise in medical collections will play a crucial role in managing outstanding claims and ensuring accurate billing. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while being a vital link between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. With a focus on behavioral health, you will contribute to the financial operations of the organization, utilizing your analytical skills and attention to detail to navigate the complexities of revenue cycle management. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while receiving full benefits as a contractor, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare finance.

Benefits

Medical Coverage (PPO)

Dental Insurance (Ultimate PPO)

Vision Insurance (Preferred)

$25k Basic Life Insurance Policy

401(k) Enrollment

40 Hours of Sick Pay after 90 Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in medical collections focusing on Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.
• Proficiency in Excel and data management software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve outstanding claims from various insurance providers.
• Utilize Excel for tracking and reporting on collection efforts.

Skills

Medical Collections

AR Collections

Medical Billing and Coding

Denial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Certification in Medical Billing and Coding

Tools

Excel

Data Management Software

Job description

REMOTE: Medical Collector (Contract to Hire)

This range is provided by Jobot Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Job details:

Contract to Hire Medical Collector (REMOTE)

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by Evan Flynn. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.

Salary: $23 - $28 per hour

A Bit About Us
Our client specializes in behavioral health.

Why join us?
As a contractor, we offer full benefits:

• All 50 States PPO for Medical coverage
• For California Residents: choice of PPO or HMO plan for Medical coverage
• Ultimate Dental PPO
• Preferred Vision
• $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy

We also offer:

• 401(k) – eligible to enroll on your first payroll
• 40 hours of sick pay after 90 days of employment

Job Details
As a Medical Collector, you will be responsible for managing and resolving outstanding claims and denials, ensuring the accuracy of medical billing and coding, and maintaining revenue cycle management. You will be at the forefront of the company's financial operations, ensuring the smooth processing of insurance claims and acting as a vital link between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve outstanding claims and denials from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance providers.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the entire revenue cycle management process, from patient registration and scheduling to final payment or adjustment.
• Utilize Excel and other data management software to track, analyze, and report on collection efforts and success rates.
• Review and interpret EOBs, remittances, and denial notices from insurance companies.
• Conduct thorough and detailed follow-up on outstanding insurance claims, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to clarify discrepancies, answer questions, and facilitate payment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing and coding standards, insurance policies, and claim procedures.
• Implement denial management strategies to reduce the number of rejected claims and increase revenue.
• Process third-party insurance claims, ensuring all necessary documentation and information is provided.
• Adhere to all federal and state laws regarding medical collections and insurance claims processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in medical collections, specifically with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.
• Proven experience with AR collections, medical billing and coding, and denial management.
• Extensive knowledge of revenue cycle management processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data management software.
• Solid understanding of insurance claims processing and third-party insurance procedures.
• Familiarity with behavioral health claims and collections is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Certification in medical billing and coding is highly desirable.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting, Financial Services, and Banking