Senior Collections Specialists

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA seeks a Supervisor for Patient Accounting Collections to oversee the collection of self-pay accounts and related receivables. You will resolve customer concerns and help reduce delinquency while guiding a team.

The role requires an associate degree or higher, 3+ years in healthcare collections, and CPAR certification within 1 year. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Office and collection software, are

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with healthcare/collections experience required.
• 3+ years experience in a healthcare collections role required.
• CPAR (Certified Patient Account Rep) within 1 year of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the collection efforts for all self-pay accounts.
• Provides monthly reports on productivity, account status and collections.
• Maintains in-house payment plans and monitors bad debt activity.
• Ensures compliance with collection laws and payer policies.
• Delivers good customer service while securing payments.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Clerical skills

Education

Associate's degree in business or healthcare

High school diploma or GED + 4 years related experience

Tools

Predictive dialer

Collection software

MS Office

Job description

Job Number:34033Location:Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalStreet Address:417 W 3rd AveCity, State:Albany, GeorgiaZip Code:31701Department:PPMH PATIENT ACCOUNTINGShift:First ShiftJob Type:Full timePosted Date:2026-04-30Job Description Summary:Description:Job SummaryResponsible for the supervision of the collections of outstanding accounts receivable self pay dollars and other aspects of collections, resolving customer concerns and reducing the self pay account receivable delinquency.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceAssociate's Degree - Business or Healthcare (Required)or High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience (Required)Work ExperienceExperience in a collections role within a health care setting or => 3 years Experience in a collections role within a health care setting (Required)Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer RelationsMathematical, Analytical, Grammar/Spelling, Red/Comprehend Written InstructionsFollow Verbal Instructions, Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Office Skills and General Clerical SkillsLicenses and CertificationsCPAR (Certified Patient Account Rep) within 1year of employment (Required)Essential Functions:Supervises the collection efforts of all self pay accountsProvides and maintains monthly reports on productivity, account status and collection efforts of in house and vendor accountsMaintains and monitors in house payment plansMonitors the bad debt activities within the Patient Financial System to ensure policy guidelines are maintainedUnderstanding of collection laws as well as insurance payer and collection issues.Utilizes available statutory and regulatory directives to secure payment for the organization.Timely review and monitor assigned accounts for collection efforts while providing good customer service.Collect payments in accordance with health system policies.Identify issues or concerns that attribute to account delinquency and report to the Manager.Mail or fax correspondence to customers as deemed necessary to facilitate resolution of account.Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using collection software and predictive dialer.Manage a full portfolio where you are the single point of contact and responsible for ensuring minimum performance goals are met.Job Knowledge:Possesses current and comprehensive skills and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively and efficiently. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, professional knowledge, and expertise, as well as guide the team in learning new and applying new skills. Requires minimal day -to-day direction to perform responsibilities. Acts as a resource in the area of specialty and is able to share best practices and answer questions as needed.Additional DutiesAdheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.