Third Party Collector - Patient Financial Services - Day - FT

Memorial Health System

Biloxi (MS)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Biloxi is seeking a Third Party Collector for Patient Financial Services. The role involves monitoring encounters for optimal financial collection, collaborating with departmental staff and insurance companies, and ensuring compliance with various policies. Candidates must have a High School diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, with a preference for those with additional certifications in medical billing or coding. This full-time position operates during the day.

Qualifications

One year of experience in patient and medical insurance follow up in a healthcare setting.
Certification in Billing or Coding may substitute for experience.
Ability to work independently with excellent verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned encounters to ensure maximum collection.
Collaborate with various departments and insurance companies.
Ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures.

Skills

Proficiency with computers and software applications

Knowledge of general office procedures

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Associates degree in relevant field preferred

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Third Party Collector - Patient Financial Services - Day - FT

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Job Summary:

Monitors assigned encounters to ensure maximum collection of dollars by providing appropriate follow-up and documentation. Collaborates with other department staff in the organization, insurance companies, physician offices, and patients or guarantors. Complies with organization and department policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Licensure: N/A

Experience: One (1) year of experience in patient and medical insurance follow up in a healthcare setting. Certification in Billing or Coding may substitute for experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Proficiency with computers and software applications. Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of payor environments, such as managed care; insurance contractual agreements and appeals process. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced abilities in basic mathematical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree or completed courses in computer science, communication accounting, billing or coding.

Licensure: Certification in Medical Billing or Coding.

Experience: Experience in commercial; Medicare or Medicaid follow-up.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to work independently. Excellent verbal and writing skills. Knowledge of billing and government programs. Basic knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; f the False Claims Act as it pertains to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PPACA; general knowledge of ICD-9/10, CPT, and DRG codes; knowledge of the Red Flag Rule, created by the FTC under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.

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