Senior Coordinator, Collections

Cardinal Health; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare firm is seeking an Insurance Follow-up Collector to manage outstanding accounts receivable. Responsibilities include verifying insurance benefits, researching denials, and maintaining documentation. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of insurance follow-up experience and knowledge of medical terminology. This is a remote position with compensation ranging from $21.00 to $26.87 per hour, alongside various health benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Work-life resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Insurance follow-up preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Experience with interpreting EOBs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reverify insurance benefits if missed by front office.
• Research denied CPT codes comparing to LCD/NCD requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation of contacts regarding patient accounts.

Skills

Insurance follow-up experience

Managed care contracts understanding

Computerized billing software

Knowledge of medical terminology

CPT coding

Familiarity with Chemotherapy Billing

Job description

Overview

What Collections contributes to Cardinal Health. Collections is responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivable. This includes dispute research, developing payment plans with customers, and building relationships of trust with customers and internal business partners. The Insurance Follow-up Collector generates revenue by monitoring and pursuing payment on all unpaid and delinquent accounts in a timely manner; serving as a liaison between the Provider, Payors, and Patient with regards to payment collections; and maintaining daily and monthly productivity goals to maximize cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Reverification of insurance benefits if missed by front office
• Able to research denied CPT codes with comparison to the LCD/NCD requirements
• Effectively identifies trend that inhibit timely payment
• Work average of 50 to 100 denials per day based on supervisor requirements and accounts assigned
• Works closely with insurance carriers for reimbursement requirements to ensure payment
• Reviews outstanding AR accounts and contacts insurance for reimbursement explanation
• Provides clear and accurate documentation of all contacts with any internal or external persons concerning patient accounts
• Quickly becomes familiar with duties and performs them independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care
• Consults with appeals department for disputed / denied claims
• Works / Understands electronic claim interchange
• Understands life cycle of primary and secondary claims
• Maintains front office support relationship
• Takes incoming calls from insurance carriers and patients
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved
• Perform any other functions as required by management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Insurance follow-up preferred
• Understanding of managed care contracts and fee schedules, including Medicare and Medicaid preferred
• Experience with computerized billing software and interpreting EOBs preferred
• Working knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and CPT coding preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiar with Chemotherapy and Radiation Billing

Compensation and Benefits

• Anticipated hourly range: $21.00- $26.87 USD Hourly
• Bonus eligible: No
• Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/15/2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. This is a remote position.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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